Title: Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=27432340&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua Lakefront holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub ## Photo gallery for Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua ![Property grounds - Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27440000/27432400/27432340/38438830.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27440000/27432400/27432340/4b4c7340.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27440000/27432400/27432340/95e6f7e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27440000/27432400/27432340/7165e468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua (Rotorua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27440000/27432400/27432340/967fed64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123391 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua Affordable comfort at Kawaha Point. Lovely, generously appointed two level, 4 bedroom home in a stunning setting - the perfect lake edge family holiday location. Sleeps up to 12 comfortably so is ideal for two or three families wanting to share a holiday experience and costs. Also ideal for family reunions, team building weekends, responsible sports groups and business get-togethers. No large, noisy gatherings exceeding 15 people. Please keep noise down after 10 pm in consideration of neighbours. Open plan design with two lounges and three separate deck areas. Large deck adjacent to new kitchen has magnificent views over Lake Rotorua and Rotorua City. Front deck includes BBQ. Garage has gym equipment. Home theatre lounge has 65" TV, Sky Sport, Netflix, Neon, YouTube and over 1000 DVD movies. There is a separate conversation lounge or kids lounge with TV and DVD player (with dozens of kids DVDs). Under floor gas heating and two cosy log fires with wood supplied during winter. All linen, towels and cooking utensils are provided. The property is private and secluded with beautiful gardens, has a new spa overlooking the lake and city, and is only 3 kms from CBD. Short walk to local dairy and bus stop. Handy to Rotorua's world famous thermal attractions, geysers and mud pools. 15 minute walk to gondolas, luge and Rainbow Springs. Handy to all of the other Rotorua Lakes, Bay of Plenty beaches and Mount Ruapehu for skiing. Disabled access. Garaging, if required. Boat ramps are close by and there is room to park the jet ski or a small boat. There are 7 kayaks available for guest use. Self contained apartment above garage with internal access has king bed in bedsit/lounge/kitchenette area, separate single bedroom, separate shower and toilet, and is available for an additional $150 per night. Extras: Cleaning (NZ$90.00 per stay); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Only outside the property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Gym - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,391 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37948100/37948072/623dd89b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Gem | Stylish with Great Lake Views Ngongotaha - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=37948072&PinnedHotelID=37948072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=10044314&PinnedHotelID=10044314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121420000/121413200/121413124/c72828b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 7th Heaven in Rotorua Pukehangi - 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Family birthday/anniversary celebrations allowed Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Affordable Lake Edge Luxury Willows Lake Rotorua House Affordable Lake Edge Luxury Willows Lake Rotorua Affordable Edge Willows Rotor Affordable Lake Edge Luxury at The Willows, Lake Rotorua Rotorua ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Kawaha Point, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and Mount Ngongotaha reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Skyline Rotorua and DriftKartz. Travelling with kids? Consider Luge Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Rotorua travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua.dx6048125) [View more Holiday homes in Rotorua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6048125-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.10888%2C176.24130&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aEpbw_vp0hJOh1j74do0_uwMc4w=) Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region ### What's nearby - Lake Rotorua \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Skyline Rotorua \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Volcanic Hills Winery \- 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Mitai Maori Village \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 20 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬5 min drive - ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua? ### What time is check-in at Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua? ### What time is check-out at Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua? ### Where is Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 90 8 - Good 20 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### You Joon K. 28 May 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great bach, beautiful surroundings, gardens, all amenities were perfect 10/10 experience and definitely keen to return. Wider family had a great time. Cleanliness such as dusty carpets in corners, under bed etc left a little to be desired but still very good. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e306bc76-eb3a-480b-8e7a-36730cbff50a-1748473574600.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### You Joon K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane H. 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house right on the lake! So much space, so many facilities. The kitchen had everything you need and we loved the number of seperate spaces to chill. Amazing to be right on the lake. Loved our stay! ##### Jane H. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoff and Liz F. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memorable holiday spot This is a beautiful spot on lake Rotorua. The house was spacious with plenty of room for all ages to spread out. Young ones had a great time with the big screen while the adults chatted in peace.A great location,heaps of room provided for a wonderful family gathering ##### Geoff and Liz F. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael L. 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific Beautiful view. Plenty of room. Private and comfortable. ##### Michael L. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigel M. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and great location The Willows is in a great location, and the view from the property is fantastic. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a spa while looking out across the lake. The home is large, spacious, and incredibly well stocked. The beds were comfortable as was the living room furniture. If it's a cold day crank up one or both fireplaces for a cozy atmosphere. If the weather has truly killed your plans for the day there must be well over 1000 BluRay/DVDs to choose from!Would definitely stay there again. ##### Nigel M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous! What a fabulous spot! We had an amazing time great for large gatherings and picturesque views. Kerry was very communicative will definately use again ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth S. 18 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding Beautiful location on the lake. Spacious and easily fit our family members with room to spread out in smaller groups. View from deck and kitchen were stunning. We really enjoyed this house. Kerry was very communicative. ##### Kenneth S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie S. 7 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect vacation home You will be relaxed from the moment you step foot on this property. Kerry is an amazing host and always answers any questions quickly. The property is nothing short of amazing. The gardens, the views and the hottub by the lakeside are all exactly what you need to feel you are on a private resort. We had a large group with lots of space to spare. ##### Laurie S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer C. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house in beautiful garden. Great location ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dolores H. 23 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location. Very roomy house. Beautiful yard Loved our stay Just minutes from so many attractions. And after a long day it was so great to come back to BBQ and then relax in the hot tub or enjoy a movie in the movie room. Also Loved canoeing on the lake ##### Dolores H. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten W. 12 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Family House We had our annual family Easter holiday at the Willows and loved it. The house is big enough for everyone to have their own space, location is great and the communication with Kerry made our time away seamless. ##### Kirsten W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### erin j. 12 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing The house was perfect for our needs. ##### erin j. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike H. 21 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic - Great View Best place we stayed in New Zealand. Had everything we needed. Super location, great owner, wonderful view, Gardener showed up while we were there just to keep the yard looking great. Wish we had more time there. ##### Mike H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fay K. 16 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Beautiful home, wonderful experience! We enjoyed every second :) ##### Fay K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George Y., Auckland, New Zealand 9 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beautiful location, lovely garden and lake view. Room for the whole whānau and then some with even more space left over. Would stay here again. Thanks for having us ##### George Y. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah P., Auckland, New Zealand 27 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can't wait to go back We had a blissful week at the Willows. The property was perfect for our group, with loads of space & separate areas & bedroom configurations. The kitchen was probably the most stocked we've ever seen with crockery, glasses, mugs, cutlery etc. We are looking forward to staying here again next time we're in Rotorua. ##### Sarah P. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Merrin J. 30 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large luxe lake house! Fabulous place! Spacious, premium views of the lake. Great dvd and cd collection. Great kitchen with even better views! Beautiful garden . 5 star property! Kerry is a Friendly, helpful and gave great recommendations for cafes/ restaurants ##### Merrin J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. 15 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family time! We are grateful for Kerry’s warm hospitality! The house was a perfect getaway for our family of 9, with lots of room to spread around and very cozy. Our teens love the kaya and the younger kids had a lot of movie selections. Kitchen was well stocked and the garden was lovely. Views from upstair room was stunning! We had a great stay and if we ever head back to Rotorua we would love to stay here again! Thanks Kerry ☺️ ##### Jessica S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul B. 26 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful home in a beautiful setting! This home was a real find. Truly lakefront with beautiful gardens and outlook, our family spent a lovely week here enjoying all the amenities and the very private and peaceful setting. We had 6 staying in the house and didn't feel cramped or claustrophobic in the slightest. There are plenty of places to find some alone time. Having a relaxing spa in a secluded garden nook with views out on the lake was the highlight for me! I highly recommend this property! ##### Paul B. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd J. 2 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful gardens on the lake The property is filled with beautiful gardens and flowers. It is nestled back in a quiet neighborhood, situated on the lake. Black swans and ducks swim by the house all day. There is plenty of room for a large family- it sleeps 11\. There are thousands of DVDs to watch-but we were never home to watch them. It is located 8-10 minutes from Rotorua downtown. Everything you need is provided. You have access to kayaks and canoes, linens, and a washer and dryer. It doesn't have AC, but the house cools down nicely with the windows cracked in the evenings. It was perfect. ##### Todd J. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Georgina J. 24 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family holiday This is a wonderful house for extended family. The lakeside location with kayaks and life jackets provided is perfect. And the fantastic spa is also right on the water. Amazing view. Beautiful gardens. Two living rooms. Well stocked pantry and bathrooms. NB: The listing says 3 bathrooms but we didn't read the description properly which says third bathroom comes only when you rent the extra apartment. So we only had an ensuite and a main bathroom, which we made work. The only other issue we had for boat owners to be aware of is that there is a steep, windy driveway down to the property which we couldn't get our boat down. The DVD library is the largest I've ever seen - wow! Kerry responded promptly to all our questions. A beautiful, great value property. Highly recommend! ##### Georgina J. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Steve K. 8 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and good facility Great location and good facility. ##### Steve K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### carrie y., New Zealand 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location Had everything we needed and more. ##### carrie y. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John v. 23 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private, peaceful haven We had an amazing family time at the Willows!! We felt very comfortable in this warm and roomy house!!! Plenty space for all of us!!! The adults enjoyed the spa pool, while the kids watched DVDs or the canoes on the lake!!! ##### John v. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon P. 22 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 star family relaxation Beautiful house, beautiful views and Kerry(host) was awesome and had lots of fantastic recommendations to do in the area which did not disappoint. ##### Brandon P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ---