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Located near Lake Rotorua, Rita's Cottage offers a serene retreat with a sunny patio and deck area surrounded by colourful gardens. Take advantage of the BBQ, heat pump, underfloor heating and spa bath for year-round comfort.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Cosy cottage in peaceful garden setting - just a minute's walk to Lake Rotorua

  • Looking for a peaceful, private holiday spot just metres away from Lake Rotorua? Then don't look past Rita's Cottage!

    - Located just 100 metres from Lake Rotorua and Ngongotaha stream, this is a perfect spot for those wanting to relax by the water.

    - It's just a minute stroll to the boat ramp or jetty, which makes a perfect picnic spot at sunset. For those who love fishing, it's a great spot for boat fishing, kayaking or fly fishing too!

    - Rita's Cottage also has lovely garden views and features a large sunny patio and deck area. It's situated on a big section filled with colourful gardens.

    - It has everything you could possibly need for a getaway and recently renovated and fully furnished, with a large modern and functional kitchen with an oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.

    - With a heat pump, spa bath and underfloor heating to keep you cosy and warm in the winter, and a BBQ and patio to enjoy in the summer, this cottage will cover all the bases year round.

    - To top it all off it’s a very close drive to Rotorua’s top attractions including Skyline Skyrides, the Agrodome, Mamaku Blue, Wingspan, The Zorb/Ogo, and much more! So there's plenty of entertainment for the kids.

    - It's also just a 10 minute drive to central Rotorua if you want to get a bite to eat at Rotorua’s restaurant hub, Eat Street.

    - If you’re undecided about what to do in the area, the owners live on the section and are more than happy to give you the rundown of great places to go and help with anything you may need during your stay.

    - The large section is fully fenced also has plenty of room for parking a boat if you’re itching to get out on the water.

    - For all the keen fishermen and women, the Ngongotaha Stream is famous for its fly fishing at the stream mouth and that’s also a minute away.

    - Ngongotaha Village, which has a 4Square, cafes, takeaway shops, bakeries and a post shop is also a short walk away.

    - For those sporty types, there’s secure storage space for bikes and other sports equipment so you can hit those mountain bike tracks Rotorua is famous for.

    So don't miss out and come and experience the peaceful setting of Rita’s Cottage, close to all the fun-filled, adrenaline-pumping activities.

    We look forward to seeing you soon!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No extra guests without consent of the Property owner this will be strictly observed and extra guests will be asked to leave

No parties , gatherings permitted in the cottage or on the property ! Any use of drugs will result in immediate eviction and police involvement

Absolutely no smoking permitted in the cottage Please read our Rental Terms and Policy non compliant guests will be asked to leave without refund

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

No parties/ gatherings allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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: No parties/ gatherings allowed
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
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Mitai Maori Village and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skyline Rotorua and Volcanic Hills Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Agroventures, or check out an event or a game at Ogo. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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Ngongotaha, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua
    Lake Rotorua
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Agrodome
    Agrodome
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua
    Skyline Rotorua
    4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Agroventures
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • aMAZEme
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wildbean Cafe
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine
    6 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    6 min drive
  • Skyline Stratosfare
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage in peaceful garden setting - just a minute's walk to Lake Rotorua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cosy cottage in peaceful garden setting - just a minute's walk to Lake Rotorua?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage in peaceful garden setting - just a minute's walk to Lake Rotorua?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage in peaceful garden setting - just a minute's walk to Lake Rotorua?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage in peaceful garden setting - just a minute's walk to Lake Rotorua located?

This family-friendly Rotorua cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Rotorua, Agroventures and aMAZEme. Velocity Valley and Ogo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Cosy cottage in peaceful garden setting - just a minute's walk to Lake Rotorua Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kester R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, this place is awesome, so welcoming. Peaceful, quiet and only a short walk to the beach, can’t recommend enough..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

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

Stay in Rotorua

Yes very nice, felt like home, nice and quiet.Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqui & John K.

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

Great hosts and lovely cottage

Lovely cottage that was great value and perfect for our stay. The hosts provided everything we needed with lots of little touches that made us feel very welcome. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lyndie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully clean and comfortable. Welcoming hosts. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best kept, comfortable places we have been. Warm welcoming host with special welcome gifts of homemade quince jam, homemade honey and beeswax wraps. The setting is suburban with lots of land around with fruit trees, quail and ducks in the area and horses in the field beyond a hedge of roses. Altogether a lovely experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was lovely to be greeted by Beatrice on our arrival. The little gifts left for us were very much appreciated. The kitchen facilities were superb. The location was quiet and peaceful but still only a short drive from Rotorua and attractions like the Redwood tree walk. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Our second visit as lovely as the first!

This is a perfect place to enjoy country peace just a few minutes from Rotorua activities!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Breen L.

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

A peaceful retreat

Rita's cottage is a beautiful home away from home with lovely touches that make the stay enjoyable.The setting is peaceful and close to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

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

Rita's Cottage

A very well appointed spacious, welcoming cottage in quiet location. Lovely special touches by hosts Beatrice & John
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The property was neat, tidy and well appointed. We really enjoyed our stay and our Hostess was very kind in taking care of our every need. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was comfortable and very well equipped for our stay in Rotorua. The host was very welcoming and communicative. The private deck and patio areas were a great feature- we loved listening to the birds and watching the horses next door.We stayed during a very hot week- the air conditioner and the screens on the windows were a huge help. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need, including basic cooking oil, spices, coffee, sugar, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ingrid B.

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

Nice cottage in a quiet location

The property was well equipped with everything you needed for your stay in a great quiet location. The owner is very friendly and made entry a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Rita's Cottage was a wonderful, peaceful and tranquil home away from home!

We loved our stay at Rita's Cottage. From the minute we arrived and received a friendly, warm greeting from Beatrice we knew we were in a special place. the cottage was perfect, peaceful and pleasant. it was spacious and we'll designed. This is the nicest, cleanest and most welcom vacation home we have stayed in sevwral
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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Excellent little cottage!

We loved staying in Rita’s cottage! The cottage was adorable and the location was perfect! Everything we needed was there including towels, shampoo and even cooking spray! The hosts also left some amazing welcome gifts! The honey and homemade jam were so good! Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Wonderful accommodations in Rotorua

Very comfortable delightful cottage in Rotorua , very clean , beautiful setting and close to everything we did in Rotorua. My only regret is not having enough time to go fishing. I would definitely stay at Rita’s Cottage again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarina T.

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

Amazing getaway stay!

To call it a cottage would be an understatement, the place is very spacious and is basically a holiday house with everything you would need. Great range of amenities. Especially lucky to receive some welcome gifts from the hosts. Would recommend anyone to stay and will definitely visit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

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

Awesome little cottage with the personal touch

Greeted at the door and shown around our accommodation. So many personal touches make it a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Lovely Place to Stay

We stayed at this cottage for 3 nights. It was very clean & comfortable & well presented. Beatrice met us upon arrival & explain everything to us. We loved it there. If you are looking for a lovely place to stay in Rotorua, this is the place... you wont be disappointed.in Ro
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan Brodie W.

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

Home away from home!

Highly enjoyed our stay at the cosy cottage, had everything we needed and more. A homely feeling, good safe location and an awesome garage for all our bikes etc. Hope to be back sometime soon. Brodie & Ryan
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aly T.

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

Can I rate this place more than 5 stars!

We loved staying here for 9nights, it was both close and far enough from Rotorua. A very well maintained, neat and tidy place with a real country feel.The host were so lovely to share their produce and trust their visitors to take care of their place. It is very well equipped with all the luxuries of home and more. Thank you Beatrice for your hospitality.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rajesh G.

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Exceeding expectations!

This is a very clean property much better overall than what is shown in the photos. Located 5 min from the Rotorua city centre in a quiet street. Lots of fruit trees on the property grounds and heaps of toys for the kida.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Lovely little property

The 2 bedroom bach was perfect for me, my wife and a 2yo. We were greeted by the host on arrival and found they had left some of their own eggs and honey as a welcome gift! The property was lovely, clean and was well kitted out with everything you could need, the hosts really have thought of everything. I would highly recommend this property. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

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

Peaceful, perfect home base

Rita’s cottage far exceeded expectations. Peaceful, spotless, well furnished with all the comforts of home. Set well back from the main road in a gated cluster of homes, it was the perfect location for seeing all the sights that the Rotorua has to offer. Beatrice is lovely to deal with, always prompt in responding. She was on site to welcome us with lovely gifts of homemade jelly, honey, soap, chocolates. We would 100% stay at Rita’s cottage again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hyon G.

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Highly recommend this lovely property

We felt instantly at home in this lovely place. The place is modern, super super clean, and comfortable. It has a big kitchen and living room where we were able to do some work related computer work a bit. The host went out of her way to make our stay comfortable. She had milk and eggs in the house for our first breakfast. It's in a quiet neighborhood. If I return to Rotorua, I am definitely staying at her place again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was just lovely. Our family of four enjoyed all the cabin had to offer. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and laundry, with lovely touches all through the property. Our hosts were gracious and generous with lovely welcome gifts of fresh eggs and honey along with other little surprises. We loved the board and outdoor games supplied and made use of the lovely yard space. Totally self contained with the hosts a stone's throw away if you needed anything. You can easily walk into this place and feel comfortable, at home and relax. Close enough to Rotorua to drive into town to enjoy all it has to offer, but far enough away from its busyness to enjoy a relaxing stay. We really enjoyed staying here and highly recommend it to families.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023