Title: Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6353172&destination=Okere+Falls%2C+Bay+of+Plenty+Region%2C+New+Zealand&selected=119603649&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti ## Photo gallery for Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti ![Terrace/patio - Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119603700/119603649/05860746.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119603700/119603649/d7c930de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119603700/119603649/w4008h2258x4y0-bf5e43e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119603700/119603649/65013bcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119603700/119603649/7b139672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms1722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti A football-field sized lawn stretches from the house to the lake’s edge, where your boat can be launched directly—no public ramps needed. It’s freshwater, so vessels can stay moored at the private jetty throughout your stay, always ready for morning wakeboarding or waterskiing when the water is glassy. Kayaks and paddle boards await gentler exploration, and wetsuits and life vests are available if needed. The newly rebuilt home fuses glowing timber charm with pared-back Ralph Lauren ranch style. A voluminous, light-filled living space features a large kitchen, extendable 10-seater dining table, and a cozy lounge with fireplace. Massive sliding doors from multiple rooms open onto Rotoiti’s showstopping deck—your front-row seat for backyard cricket, lakeside meals, or lazy afternoons. Ceiling heaters and rugs keep it cozy after sundown, and pets are welcome, so no family member gets left behind. When you're ready for dry land fun, the garage hosts table tennis and foosball, with pétanque, cornhole, and kubb ready for lawn tournaments. Indoors, a separate media lounge with 60" TV and Starlink internet offers comfort and connection. Five bedrooms and three bathrooms are laid out for both togetherness and retreat, with large windows framing the view throughout. For a serene soak, slip into the bath, throw open the doors, and enjoy uninterrupted lake views—a design detail made for calm. You may never want to leave, but adventure is always close. World-class white-water rafting is just 12 minutes away, Rotorua’s mountain biking paradise is nearby, the Okere Store is moments down the road, and the soothing Manupira hot pools are just across the bay. This is seclusion without compromise—luxury, connection, and nature in one unforgettable stay. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. Please note that there are security cameras, placed in the outdoor areas that will be operating for added security during your stay. As the property has unfenced access to the lake, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water. Please note that the Breville machine is not supplied with beans; please bring your own to enjoy. Pets are welcome, but must not be on furniture or beds, must not enter the house wet or dirty, and should not be left alone inside the house. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 659918 ## About the area Okere Falls is home to this holiday home. Skyline Rotorua and Hamurana Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okere Falls Scenic Reserve and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Ogo. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Okere Falls travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okere-Falls.dx6353172) [View more Holiday homes in Okere Falls](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okere-Falls-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6353172-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.02837,176.36574&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fpagF%7Blms%60%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40QBQ%40UBQBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBQDQDSDQFQDQDQFQFODQHQFOFQFOHQFOHMHOHMFOJOHMHOHMJMJMHOJKJKJKJOJKJKLKJGLMJKLGJMLGLILGLILGLILILENGLELGLGNELENCNELENALENCNANCLANCNANCN%3FL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LDNBLDNDLDNFLFLDLFNDLHLHLFLHLFLHJFLLLFJJLLJFJJLJJJJJJNJJJJHNJLHLJLHNHLHNHNHLHNFLHNHPFNFPFNFPFPFNDPFPDPFPDPDRDPBPDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBP%40T%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPARARARCPARARCPCRCRCPCRCREPERCNEREPEPGPEPGREPGLGRGNGNGPGNIPINGNILINILININILKNIJKNILKJKLKLKJKJMJKLKFMJKJMHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMHODMHMDMDOFMFOBMFO%40MDOBODM%40OBOBM%40O%40OBO%40O%3FM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FO%3FOAOCOAMAOCOCOAMEOCMEOEOCMCOGMGMEMEOIMEMIMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIKKMKKGMMKKKKKMKKKMKKIMKOKKIOIMIOKOGMIOIMIOGOIQGOGQGOIOESGMGQESEQGQEQEQESCOESEQCSCSCQCSCSCQASCSAQASASASAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dPXd0trgbSA2WPv_Hr43uRzObrw=) Rotorua, Rotorua ### What's nearby - ![Lake Rotoiti featuring a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052731/0864ae02-fa64-4e67-95ef-ea6ac21ee9cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Rotoiti 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests, night scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/5bad7f0c-8a42-483a-a9e9-18582cefd11f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 25 min drive \- 16.5 miles - ![Polynesian Spa featuring a pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/7dcc835d-d3bf-4b0d-a95e-6b3666a422cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Polynesian Spa 28 min drive \- 18.0 miles - ![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/4baeead8-1912-47ba-8a95-9389a93a4532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Skyline Rotorua 28 min drive \- 21.2 miles - ![Rotorua featuring markets and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754896551/a157f57e-fa78-46ea-828f-8c88fb250f81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Eat Street 29 min drive \- 18.4 miles ### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Okere Falls Store 9 min drive - Terrace Airside 21 min drive - Robert Harris Coffee Roasters 21 min drive - Pikiao Rugby League Club 14 min drive - The Trout & Badger 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti? ### What time is check-in at Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti? ### What time is check-out at Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti? ### Where is Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn W. 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay at this very special place for a special birthday. Sitting out on the deck overlooking the lake with our family was idyllic. We played games on the huge lawn and were able to launch our boat directly from the end of the property. The house itself was very comfortable and so well appointed. Would highly recommend and definitely like to stay again. ##### Lynn W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Purvang J. 29 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy The listing stated that the property had air conditioning. When I discovered that it did not, I contacted Bachcare and was asked to provide a screenshot showing where air conditioning was listed. I sent the screenshot immediately. It has now been 24 days, and despite following up twice, I am still waiting for a response. The communication has been extremely poor, and this has been the worst service experience I have had. ##### Purvang J. 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