Title: Fantastic Lake Edge Villa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fantastic Lake Edge Villa Slopeside family fun near Skyline Rotorua ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004600/34004501/48e0afaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004600/34004501/a612580d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004600/34004501/fd3ba17a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004600/34004501/5dbe08ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004600/34004501/96a8b4ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched in a quiet and safe suburb, our house offers an awesome view of the lake. Enjoy a BBQ on the deck or relax with your toes curled up on the lawn that runs right into Lake Rotorua. 7.6 Good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Mountain view ## 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. ### Fantastic Lake Edge Villa Our house is only 5 minutes from central Rotorua. The bus stop is 2 minutes walk from us. We have a local suburban shopping centre 2 minutes walk away which has a small supermarket, liquorland, fish & chip shop, Chinese takeaway and Indian takeaway. We live in a very quiet and safe suburb. The house is very sunny and has an awesome view of the lake. There is a good BBQ on the deck and the lawn runs in to the lake. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Ski-in/ski-out access ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Ski-in/ski-out access - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39130000/39127900/39127815/0a138310.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Escape | Lake Okareka Waterfront Living Lake Okareka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=39127815&PinnedHotelID=39127815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87700000/87698700/87698626/22b8cab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside &Tennis Court Paradise Ngongotaha - 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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 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 and a first aid kit 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Fantastic Lake Edge Villa House Fantastic Lake Edge Villa Rotorua Fantastic Edge Villa House Fantastic Lake Edge Villa Fantastic Lake Edge Rotorua Fantastic Lake Edge Villa Rotorua Fantastic Lake Edge Villa Private vacation home Fantastic Lake Edge Villa Private vacation home Rotorua ## About the area Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Koutu, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Skyline Rotorua and DriftKartz. Travelling with kids? Consider Waimangu Cauldron, or check out an event or a game at Ogo. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. [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-38.12058%2C176.24045&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KdIJVmAc8CvqwId5IfjOsQ3hWTY=) Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty ### What's nearby - Skyline Rotorua - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Mitai Maori Village - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Eat Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Tamaki Maori Village - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Polynesian Spa - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles ### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk - ‪Third Place Cafe - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fantastic Lake Edge Villa pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Fantastic Lake Edge Villa? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fantastic Lake Edge Villa? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Fantastic Lake Edge Villa located? > Located in Koutu, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Rotorua, Kuirau Park and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre. DriftKartz and Rotorua Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fantastic Lake Edge Villa Reviews 7.6 ### 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) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Nik H. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extended Family holiday House was a great size for 3 families and location on the lake, Perfect! Close to all the sights! A few essentials missing in the house but the stores near by for peeler, greater, dish clothes, broom.Fabulous place to stay!!! ##### Nik H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Joanne P. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Great quiet location Great quiet location with good parking. Sleeping arrangements for 10 is perfect (comfy beds) The 2 pull out mattresses in the 2nd lounge were not comfy, one kept collapsing. Communication was slow, but instructions were great once received the night before our arrival. Would stay here again. ##### Joanne P. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sarah 1 Jan 2025 Disliked: Amenities, communication The location and view is amazing. The size and spaciousness of the rooms and the beds make for a very comfortable stay. Unfortunately the location next to the lake also means that as night falls, hoardes of insects are attracted to any lights. The host warned us about this only a couple of hours before our arrival and while some windows are fitted with gauze screens, not enough for the whole house made for a very hot and stuffy summer night trapped indoors. The furnishings were odd and better quality could have been found at a second hand shop. Many of them broken and not even tried to cover up. There were insects on the top of the range hood when we arrived. Also bird poop all over the barbeque area- places that should have been clean. The TV set up was missing a remote for the Dish TV box so there was no chance of getting it working. A Vodafone set top box was provided but this service stopped operating over two years ago and its network cable was plugged directly into the TV so neither of them were going to get any service. Lights in the main ensuite flicker and are unusable. Soap in the dispensers have been watered down to a maximum. A single bedside light in the main bedroom that didn't work because it had an American plug on it. On further investigation, the four-way adapter plug that it was probably using had been removed to set up another TV with no reception. Many more examples... Overall lacking finishing touches and not worth the money ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shalini A. 14 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a Fabulous Stay The property was clean and tidy. Very spacious for all of us. Beautiful view and lake front. Calm and peaceful. Everyone enjoyed. ##### Shalini A. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Zaw T. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Wi-Fi sucks Wi-Fi was only able to connect 2 phones. Unlimited Broadband is super cheap but most of the phones unable to connect due to restriction placed on modern. This is sucks! House is great, spacious. ##### Zaw T. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Keita H. 31 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Terrible Communication from Host and Customer Support The communication from the host was absolutely terrible, had absolutely no communication in regards to access to the house until about 2 hours before checking in, and only because one helpful person from the support team FINALLY was able to contact the host. Spent over 4 hours on the phone with the support team, was cut off multiple times by them as they had no idea how to deal with the problem and would try to transfer the call to someone else and would cut me off. Spent many hours stressing about not having accommodation as the support team also could not get in contact with the host. Honestly, I do not recommend using Bookabach, or booking this property. The communication is non-existent and you will lose many hours sleep stressing over whether you actually have accommodation to stay at. The house overall was fine - but the lack of communication and support from the host and Bookabach team has let them down. Will NEVER use this company again, and will recommend to all to avoid as well. ##### Keita H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### adam h. 25 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeside paradise Great spot to enjoy the lake and some sunshine. ##### adam h. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Navtoj Singh B. 12 Jan 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### Summary Hey holiday was good but no toilet paper in the house. The towels were very smelly. House wasn’t clean ##### Navtoj Singh B. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean G. 31 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and very comfortable Very easy check in, with very clean property and comfortable layout. Great location on the lake, which we used for kayaking and paddle boarding. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Dean G.