Title: Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake. 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 # Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake. Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48910000/48904600/48904504/dd068189.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48910000/48904600/48904504/3bc7d1b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48910000/48904600/48904504/e2437bc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48910000/48904600/48904504/3def3178.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48910000/48904600/48904504/735c47af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Okareka Lakestay, enjoy a leisurely walk to the serene shores of Lake Okareka Jetty and nearby Boyes Beach. This well-equipped home offers inside mountain bike storage, a large garden with swings for kids, fruit trees and plenty of off-street parking. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake. Welcome to Okareka Lakestay. A comfortable renovated home. 2 bedroom's in the main home and a large sleep out in the garage. Only a couple of leisurely minutes walk to Lake Okareka Jetty, and a few more minutes to the boat ramp and Boyes beach. The house is well equipped, there is an inside mountain bike storage area, a large garden with swings for the kids, fruit trees and plenty of off street parking. Enjoy Rotorua and the lakes with ease from Okareka Lakestay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near the bay - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27320000/27319800/27319712/d7406784.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chalet Near The Lake - 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 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 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 not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 Newly Renovated Lake Okareka ## About the area ![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-38.17203%2C176.34856&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g92n26caXDOxZLNXhaYQc53mrdM=) Lake Okareka, Bay Of Plenty #### What's nearby - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles - Polynesian Spa - 14 min drive - 6.8 miles - Tamaki Maori Village - 15 min drive - 7.0 miles - Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 15 min drive - 7.1 miles - Skyline Rotorua - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Dak Jib Korean Fried Chicken - ‬15 min drive - ‪Pataka Kai - ‬16 min drive - ‪Rotorua Club Inc - ‬15 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake. located? > Located in Lake Okareka, this holiday home is steps from Lake Okareka and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tikitapu and Lake Rotokakahi. Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Buried Village are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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