Title: Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=61626129&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! Holiday home in Galatea with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! ![Property grounds - Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! (Galatea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61630000/61626200/61626129/5a61730d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi - Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! (Galatea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61630000/61626200/61626129/30ffaac7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! (Galatea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61630000/61626200/61626129/70204e69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! (Galatea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61630000/61626200/61626129/e843024e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining tables - Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! (Galatea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61630000/61626200/61626129/e754eeb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched overlooking Lake Aniwhenua, this large 5-bedroom house is designed for groups and families. Enjoy panoramic views from the fully-covered deck, unwind in rustic outdoor bath tubs or cozy up by the fireplace. Take advantage of lake access just down the road and explore nearby rainforests, beaches and Whakatane town. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £942 includes taxes & fees 12 Feb - 13 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! A large, mono pitch, fully self-contained house featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 separate wash rooms, overlooking Lake Aniwhenua. Concrete polished floors, Gourmet open plan kitchen, large native handmade dining table for 20 guests and a stand-alone fire place This brand new house offers a higher level of accommodation for groups upwards of 20 people. With sunken fire pit and rustic out door bath tubs - this high end house provides you that international escape you're yearning for, right in your own back yard! Enjoy the fully covered 3m deck out the front of the house, with uninterrupted panoramic views of the peaceful lake, while sipping wine, cooking the BBQ or simply relaxing and taking life in. In the early morning hours, watch sacred mists roll across the lake. As the sun drops below the horizon in the afternoon, the skies are painted with brilliant oranges, pinks, reds and purples – an artist’s palate! A place to sit and watch the natural world go by, or indulge in a fun filled weekend getaway with friends and family. Lake access, playground and boat ramp just 3minutes down the road, less than 40minutes away from the native rainforests, beaches and the seaside town of Whakatane 45 minutes away and the geothermal township of Rotorua just 1 hour drive. Surrounded by lush farmlands, forests, lakes, rivers and waterfalls - trout fishing and hunting does not get any better than this! Or perhaps you want to get out on your boat, wakeboard or jetski on the beautiful lake, with little chance of bumping in to too many others. This accommodation option is suitable for groups of friends, families or special interest groups, such as mountain bikers, hunters and fisher-people and their partners. Your dream escape can be as relaxing or as action packed as YOU want!! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Outside only ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10050000/10044400/10044314/8c7acfe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Resort Ngongotaha [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=10044314&PinnedHotelID=10044314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105620000/105617300/105617288/w1130h847x0y0-3b86e958.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### KP LAKE BACH Kawaha Point - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking available - Barbecue grill 8.8 Excellent 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=105617288&PinnedHotelID=105617288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99245400/99245352/a01f5edb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Devon Eleven Glenholme - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £209 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=99245352&PinnedHotelID=99245352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102400000/102398600/102398574/6029b20f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Converted Woolshed where the quirks are as abundant as the laughs! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! Galatea ## About the area Galatea is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Te Urewera National Park and Lake Rerewhakaaitu. [Visit our Galatea travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galatea.dx553248635926198026) [View more Holiday homes in Galatea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galatea-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635926198026-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.324375,176.79646&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fj%7BhF%7Bpav%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40S%40S%40SBQ%40UBQBQ%40UBQBUDQBQDQBSDSDQDQDSDQDQFOFQDQFQFOFQHQFOFMHSHMFOHMHOHOHOJMHOJMHKJOHKLKJOHKLKJKJKLKJILKJILKLGLILKJGLILENILGLELINELENELELENENCLENANGLANANCNAN%3FLCNCN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FNBLBN%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NFN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLFLHNDLHJFLJLHLFLJJHLJJHLJJJJJLJHJJNJJJJJNHJJLHNJLHNHNHNHLFNHLHRFLFNHPFPFNFPDPFPDNFPDPDRDPDPDRBRDPBPDPBT%40PBTBPBP%40T%40PBR%40R%40R%3FP%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FRAR%3FPAT%3FPATAPCTAPATCPCPCTAPCRERCNERCPETEPEPEPEPGPENGPEPGPGNGPIRGLGNIPINGLINILININKLINKNIJKLKLKJKLILMHKJKLMJKFMJKHMJMHMFMJKHMHOBMHMHMDOHMBMDODMDOFMDO%40MDOBODM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOCOAOCMAOEOCMEOAOEMGMEOEMEOCMIMEMIOIMCMIKIMKMGMIMKKIMKKGMKKMKKMIIMKMMKIMKMIKKOIOKMIOIOIMIOGMIOIQGOGMISGQGOGQEQGQGOEQEQEQEQEQEUCQESCOESCSCQAUCQCQAUCQAUAQAU%3FQAUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b9NZbzAxBoOE-D50VxLzFU4rzJg=) Galatea, Murupara ### What's nearby - Awakeri Hot Springs 34 min drive \- 33.1 miles - Whakatane Hospital 47 min drive \- 42.7 miles - Wairere Falls 49 min drive \- 44.3 miles - Ohope Beach 51 min drive \- 46.0 miles - Maraetotara Reserve 55 min drive \- 48.4 miles ### Getting around - Whakatane (WHK) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - Galatea Country Cafe 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House!? ### Is Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House!? ### What time is check-out at Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House!? ### Where is Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Noel B. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Beautiful Location Fantastic concept but lacks quality cooking items, a fridge way below capacity for the amount of guests that can be accommodated, no Wifi and lacks not having an 80 inch tv in the dining area to cater for sporting groups or large family gatherings etc. A beautiful place with an amazing view of the lake. ##### Noel B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arihia S. 8 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Kura group Loved this property it was really lovely and the wood fire which had warmed the house throughout was so welcoming. We had a variety of school age students n having them all under one roof was great. The kitchen was a good size for 20 odd people and bedrooms were a good size and well ventilated. I suggest you get a few more living room chairs in the lounge space so more people can sit comfortably in the living room without having to sit at table. Beautiful, peaceful setting with a lovely sunset. Thank you whanau the hosts were cheerful, kind and helpful. We loved this property and definitely recommend this place to large groups visiting anywhere near Whakatane, Mahina Dam, Murupara. ##### Arihia S. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean L. 20 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Celebration As a family we had a fantastic time and the property is well set up for a large family group. I did however feel like we weren’t expected that day. Firstly we were greeted by someone who certainly wasn’t expecting us and were sent back to the office. Nadine was much more welcoming however. The water wasn’t on and it took a wee while for that to be remedied. Again Nadine did her best to sort it. We also felt that 10 minutes with the leaf blower on the concrete area and a lawn mower would have made everything look a lot more loved. Aware that it is Autumn but there were pretty much no leaves left on the offending trees, so a quick tidy up wouldn’t have taken much. Just a little bit lacking in general maintenance. But apart from those comments which I only make to be constructive for future, it was a terrific place to stay for our family get together and wouldn’t hesitate to return and recommend to others. ##### Jean L. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivien L. 3 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location, stunning sunsets! What a beautiful home and location, it was such a precious time to be able to have our crew all in the same house together and have everything we needed in the one place! The sunset on our stay was incredible! Thank you so much! ##### Vivien L. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally G. 6 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing venue This property is perfectly set up for a family or friends gathering. It exceeds expectations and is located in a gorgeous part of NZ. Highly recommend. ##### Sally G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kanel H. 18 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice and clean Nice view ##### Kanel H. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ---