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Okareka Escape Summar

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Lake Okareka
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Okareka Escape Summar

Summary:
Cute, warm and sunny unit with views overlooking Lake Okareka. This holiday unit is fully self contained and shares the property with Waterfront Escape so could be perfect for large groups wanting to book both the main home and the unit. The unit does not have lake access but does enjoy lake views and is right next-door to the Okareka wetlands where you can enjoy an easy 5.5km scenic walk along the boardwalk that wraps around the side of the lake.

Guest Access:
The unit does not have lake access but does enjoy Great Lake views and is right next-door to the Okareka Walkway where you can enjoy a walk along the boardwalk along the side of the lake.

Other Things to Note:
The kitchen does not have a built-in oven, but you can cook Full Meals with the Induction Hot plate, the Plug in benchtop oven or the BBQ.

Property manager

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Quiet hours between 10pm and 9am please

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rotorua

Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this apartment. Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waimangu Cauldron and DriftKartz. Luge Rotorua and Agroventures are also worth visiting.
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Map
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Okareka - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Eat Street - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 20 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shadehouse Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Okareka Escape Summar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Okareka Escape Summar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Okareka Escape Summar?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Okareka Escape Summar located?

Located in Lake Okareka, this apartment building is steps from Lake Okareka and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tikitapu and Lake Rotokakahi. Buried Village and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for two
Lovely spot for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Below par in a great location.
Comfortable but run down. No powerpoint in bathroom. In general very tired but good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warwick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Okareka place to stay
Sunny warm well presented with nice view of the lake
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
So lovely place and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A rejuvenating retreat
Well priced for mid-range accommodation. Close to Rotorua centre by car. Particularly enjoyed the boardwalk around the Lakeside. Would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Neat modern in a great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
A cosy stay. Peaceful out of the way neighbourhood. Serene views and a gorgeous walking trail by the lake. A fantastic getaway
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Invisible Host
I messaged the host the day before about check in procedure. No reply. Arrived to check in but nobody there and no details about how to access the lock box. Called the host’s number on VRBO but the number was unavailable. Pondered long and hard about my next move. The cleaners arrived to clean the main house at 3.10 and were very helpful. They had no idea we were checking in. They called their cleaning boss more than once and eventually found the code for the lock box so we could enter the property. Without their valuable help we would have had to find alternative accommodation and claimed a refund from VRBO. Lack of communication with the host was a major concern and the cleaner’s assistance saved the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Hi, great spot! Could you please give the drain a clean in the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Katrina C., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trail run accommodation
This was a fantastic place to stay in terms of location, amenities particularly enabling us to cook ect. The one BIG let down was the bed, so bad I couldn’t sleep and I was there for a trail running event! Otherwise fantastic place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
Very nice apartment and the location was beautiful. Rotorua is just another big town (with a few odd smells!) but the lakes nearby are lovely. Okareka was stunning and we enjoyed the boardwalk. It’s only a short drive into Rotarua. Easy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Claire K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Tidy
A clean, reasonably well equipped if dated property. Great location. Easy communication with property manager & easy access to the unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Zara L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Weird and noisy
A head board not attached to the bed, a full-time residence of VERY noisy people attached to the unit, strangers showing up at the front door demanding to know how long we were staying for. Bugs splattered to doors... VERY average experience for the price. Would NOT recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious & comfortable, but needs an update
Good: Very quiet Spacious Comfortable living and sleeping. Clean Has all the basic needs in the kitchen Not so good: Could do with updating, including extra power points and bedside lamps. Further away from Rotorua than we anticipated. Attached to another rental property, which resulted in an unfortunate dispute about parking on one occasion (until the property manager put them straight).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kirsten D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
While the apartment is well set out it needs some TLC and a refresh. The decor is very tired and the curtain rail above the door fell down a few times. Some more wall art would make it homier too. It's not clear from the photos just how close the neighbours are, and we could hear them talking as if they were in the next room. It would be great to have more than 1 teaspoon available and more than 1 large water glass too. Just a few little things that would have made our stay more pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wohnung nah zum Ser
Die Aussicht auf den See ist gewaltig. Die Einrichtung ist etwas älter, aber die Zimmer gross und es ist alles vorhanden, was man für Selbstversorger Ferien benötigt. Ein richtig gemütlicher Ort, etwas abseits von Rotorura an einem kleinen Ser gelegen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Excellent. Just another mirror near a hot point would made it even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Janine H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Amazing location for a big family group … kayaks were great , wonderful for kids sadly couldn’t use jetty for the boat as to shallow interior of house little bit shabby and in need of some Maintenance but mostly clean and tidy , some problems with Ants in kitchen area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, cozy and relaxing
We found the unit well equipped for 2 people. It was attractive and comfortable. Nice and warm with stunning views. Really weak shower water pressure, but everything else was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly positioned
Love that linen and towel are provided. The position of the Bach is perfect. Love being right by the lake walkway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Suited our short break
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We just love the ease of the stay at this bach, towels and linen make a huge difference. We also love being right next to the lake walk track We'll be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Deanna C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake Okareka
Beautiful place to stay, easy distance to Lakes and places to visit. Very peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
The property was perfect for the two of us to be close to family friends and enjoy waterskiing on the lake.

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