Adventure at Lake Okareka

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
‪8 min drive‬
Polynesian Spa
‪14 min drive‬
Skyline Rotorua
‪19 min drive‬
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Room

1 Double Bunk Bed

French Door Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

About this property

With a spacious living area and enough beds for all the family, this is the perfect place to base your next adventure.

Open plan, sunny living area that includes two separate sitting areas and a dining table. It has both a large fireplace and a heat pump for rainy days.

One end of the house has a spacious master bedroom (Queen bed) with an attached sunroom, kitchenette and ensuite bathroom. The other end of the house has two bedrooms, one with a Queen bed and the other with bunks (double on bottom, single on top), and a bathroom.

Large deck with a BBQ. Outdoor bath on a separate deck for relaxing under the stars. Outdoor wood BBQ with outdoor seating in the backyard.

Child friendly with toys, highchair and a portacot.

Dogs are welcome and the property is fully fenced.

Boat parking available (please contact us to arrange this).

5 mins walk to the jetty at beautiful Lake Okareka. 5 mins drive to Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake), 10 mins drive to Lake Tarawera, 10 mins drive to the main entrance of Redwoods forest. 15 minutes drive to the middle of Rotorua.

Okareka is a beautifully peaceful little community with many beaches and walks to explore.

Please note: this booking is for the entire upstairs of the house. Permanent tenants live downstairs in a self contained flat. The tenants have their own separate driveway and entrance, and there is no internal stairway. We have endeavoured to make sure both our guests and our tenants have privacy.

Property manager

Jessica Mounter

Premier Host

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Please no dogs on furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Rotorua

Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Racing Rotorua, or consider a night out at Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance.

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
Polynesian Spa - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
Eat Street - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
Skyline Rotorua - 19 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬12 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 Adventure at Lake Okareka pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Adventure at Lake Okareka?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adventure at Lake Okareka?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adventure at Lake Okareka located?

Located in Lake Okareka, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Okareka and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Tikitapu and Lake Rotokakahi. Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Buried Village are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Benita C.

24 February 2025

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

Cosy house in quiet surroundings

Nice stay with short walking distance to the lake and in a friendly neighborhood. The house was cosy and clean and with lot of space to our family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

9 December 2024

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

Lake Okareka Stay

Excellent, large home. Had everything to suit our needs and there was no pet hair evident. Thank you Jess. We’ll stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asif S.

22 December 2024

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

Perfect stay at Rotorua

We had an unforgettable stay at this beautiful 3-bedroom Bookabach for 3 nights! The property was clean, incredibly spacious, and offered breathtaking views that truly made it feel like a slice of heaven. The host was fantastic—flexible, responsive, and excellent with communication, which made our experience even smoother. The place also had lots of toys and board games to keep the kids happily occupied, which was a huge bonus. Every corner of the property radiated charm and beauty, making it the perfect getaway. Highly recommend this spot for families or anyone seeking a serene and memorable escape!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

11 October 2024

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

Comfy, Clean & Classy

We loved our stay here. Lovely, clean ,comfy, peaceful & spacious. Had everything we needed. Love the combo washing machine/Dryer. Close to Okareka Lake & City. Activities & Toys, puzzles for children. Thank you for a Wonderful stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fraser M.

8 October 2024

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

Classic, beautiful Rotorua

When was younger, I remember staying by lake Rotorua, it was quiet and beautiful. These days Rotorua is so crowded and built-up, its just like any other city. However, this bach is 5 minutes walk from Lake Ōkareka, which was lovely to swim in with my family. It was also close to the Ōkareka walkway, which was another peaceful activity. However, when we wanted to do things in Rotorua, it was only a 15 minute drive, so we had plenty of options. We will certainly be back, and for longer next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Des T.

4 October 2024

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

O for awesome

My family travel to Rotorua multiple times a year for sports, normally we would stay in motels but thought we try book a Bach and see if it suits, all I can say that if you’re looking for for family accommodation … this is the one you want. The location is quiet (5mins to the lakes) and your surrounded by so much wildlife it’s hard to believe Rotorua town centre is only 10min drive away. The house is perfect as the living and dining areas are huge, the lounge has smart tv for everyone to enjoy as well as toys for the kids and books and board games for the teens. There’s a small seating area also if you need a bit of quiet time or separation from the rest of the family. If that’s not enough there’s a deck with BBQ table/chairs and a outside bath if you want to relax under the stars. The property also has pizza oven/fire place with table/seats, sandpit for the kids and also a spa pool but we didn’t use due to wet weather conditions. The rooms are spacious … one room has bunks for the kids another has kitchen and ensuite and the other has French doors with balcony. Basically there’s enough space here to do whatever you want without disrupting the rest of the family. I can go on and on about this place but it would never do it justices, all I can say if you’re looking for for a home away from home this is the place you need to book … trust me you won’t be disappointed. The host really looked after my family so we rated our stay 9/10 for our 2 night stay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

15 April 2025

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

Little gem!

Perfect property for our family stay. Beautiful practical location . Easy parking and great if you have a boat. Friendly, responsive property manager. Would happily stay here again and recommend to others. Thank you !

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Room

French Door Room

Living Room 1

Studio

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Main Bathroom

Spaces

About this property