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Lake Okaraka haven of peace

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Okareka, Bay of Plenty
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk room

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Okaraka haven of peace

A tidy, comfortable, clean, fully self contained sunny Lockwood style home with sunny backyard, fully fenced so great for kids, or quiet time for couples.

100m from Lake Okareka. Near Blue Lake and Lake Tarawera. Lakes are great for skiing, kayaking, swimming and walks. 10km to Rotoura with lots of New Zealands major tourist attractions. 8km to the Redwood forest for great moutain biking.

Bathroom including heated towel rail. Thermal drapes and thermal Roman blinds for added warmth, and firewood for those colder winter nights.

TV, DVD, Freeview and Sky TV (bring your own sky decoder), bath, shower, washing machine and dryer.

Kitchen complete with brand new floor, all the necessities from home including microwave, dishwasher, and basic stock food items.

Master bedroom has large wardrobe with built in shelves and electric blanket on Queen bed. Spare Queen bed also has an electric blanket.

Bunk room has an electric blanket on double bed, lots of toys, puzzles and books for kids.

Portacot available for use.

Smoke alarms, fire extinguisher and fireguard to protect the kids from the Kent Fire. No fires to be lit outside.

Off street parking area for cars and parking for your boat.

All the necessary comforts from home.
Special conditions:
Compulsory exit clean fee $80,Refundable Damage Bond $100 may be payable with rental fee prior to using the house, and refunded assuming no damage. Deposit required within 48hrs to secure booking, balance payable 1 week prior to stay.Linen and towels supplied, $10 charge per person for linen.Smoking allowed outside only.Arrival after 3pm departure by 10am.House to be left tidy on departure.Please do your own dishes and empty the dishwasher.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$80.00 per stay); Linen (Required, NZ$10.00 per person);

Property manager

lakeokarekahaven

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is our family bach so no parties allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Two towels will be provided per guest

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rotorua

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Consider Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance for a night out or Skyline Rotorua if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Lake Okareka, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Eat Street - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 20 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shadehouse Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Okaraka haven of peace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Okaraka haven of peace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Okaraka haven of peace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Okaraka haven of peace located?

This family-friendly Rotorua holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Okareka and Lake Tikitapu. Lake Rotokakahi is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Okaraka Boating Bonanza

Brilliant place, location close to lake access, well set up, clean, good section and access. Really enjoyed it and would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Fantastic property, well equipped and in a great spot at Lake Okareka. Great communication from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay - the house was compact but very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and everything was spotless. The location was great, a very short walk to the lake front, and just a few minutes drive to the beautiful Boyes Beach, and to the mountain bike park.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

Lovely as always
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

We loved our time at Lake okereka. The house was spotless, the kids loved all the games and toys.Thank you so much
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house

Everything we needed for a few days away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ccaitchison

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good vibes

The house was pacious, comfortable and good proximity to the lake. Big back garden, nice washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great apartment at a few minutes from the Lake. Short, scenic drive to Rotorua. Beds were comfy, big living room, and kitchen was well-equipped. Host was responsive and pleasant. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vivienne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a pleasant place

This was a great place for our short stay. The bach is pleasant and within easy walking distance of the lake. We really appreciated access to a few pantry staples.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended!

Thank you Tracey for making everything as smooth as possible, house is a 10/10 family friendly clean tidy and perfect location. We absolutely enjoyed our stay will be back again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house to stay in a beautiful area

We loved staying at this property. We found it very clean, tidy, well equipped. Communication with the property manager has been excellent. They have accommodated all our needs very easily. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Okaraka

Great house for a family, with lots of toys and books. The house was very clean and the beds comfortable. We could walk to the Lake but could not see it from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rutene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, lovely location

Very nice house. Warm, comfortable, tidy. Only suggested improvement would be WiFi :). Other than that a very nice place to stay, close to Okareka.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivor D., Palmerston North

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Fantastic Spot

First impression was very clean and well kept. Small problem with the bed which Tracy arranged to get fixed the same day. Overall we had a very comfortable and relaxing stay, I was particularly impressed by all the rugby books in the bookshelf, spent ages reading those.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Ōkāreka Haven

Overalll well kept property, very comfortable and convenient. It is near to heaps of e joyable walks and swimming, tge buried village, also close enough to the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed bach

Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley H., Napier

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay.

We enjoyed our stay in you wonderfully clean batch. The kids loved playing with the toys. The batch had everything that we needed. We will recommend the batch to our friends. Thank you. Regards Csrl, Jennie and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig & Lynne L., Havelock North, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Okareka

A lovely place to stay. Clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Spot, Lovely Accommodation

Exactly as advertised plus more. You won’t be disappointed with either the house or the surrounding village and area. We’ll definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kym T., Wellington, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

Our family of five had a wonderful stay. Very clean, quiet and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous House

Great property for our family, spacious and perfect for kids. Lots of games, toys and books and a fully fenced safe backyard was brilliant. The listing doesnt mention it has a heat pump so this was a nice suprise for the cold mornings. Clean and tidy. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short but sweet

Had the pleasure of staying here for 2 nights with family for an event in Rotorua. The house was dry, warm, comfortable and in an amazing spot. Was a great experience and can’t wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well-equipped house in a nice location

We enjoyed our stay - the house was comfortable and had everything we needed. It was in a nice location close to Lake Okareka and only a short drive from Rotorua attractions. The kitchen was really well-stocked with utensils, appliances, etc. The furnishings were nice, there were plenty of towels and everything was clean. Our kids enjoyed the games and books.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by lakeokarekahaven

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We are a family of 6 and this is our family Bach where our kids have grown up and love the water and outdoor lifestyle which we hope you all enjoy too!

Why they chose this property

Homely little Bach with all the amenities and close to everything,swimming,running,biking etc

What makes this property unique

5-10 minutes drive to Lake Tarawera