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Okere Retreat - Lake Rotoiti Getaway

Lake Rotoiti, Rotorua (Ref. 1173774)

Customer rating

3.2★

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  • 8 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Bedroom 1: Queen
  • Bedroom 2: Double
  • Bedroom 3: Queen, 2 x King Singles
  • Bathroom 1 with Ensuite: Shower, Vanity, Toilet
  • Bathroom 2 with: Shower, Vanity, Toilet
  • Smart TV/WiFi/Sky
  • Private lake access, Private Jetty, Kayaks, Life Jackets
  • Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Oven, Stovetop, Kettle, Toaster
  • Washing Machine, Dryer
  • Off Street Parking, Private Driveway.

Linen

Our linen service will provide all sheets, pillowcases, towels, bath mats, and tea towels for your stay. We’ll also make up the beds for you prior to arrival and strip them down after your departure. Pillows and duvets are provided at the property.

The property

Tucked away on the edge of Lake Rotoiti, with panoramic views over Te Weta Bay, Okere Retreat offers a traditional Kiwi bach experience in the heart of Okere Falls. Built in the early 1970s, this snug, peaceful three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage is perfect for families or small groups seeking rustic comfort, privacy, and unbeatable lake access. While the bathrooms have been updated, the rest of the house retains many of its original 1970s characteristics. These include orange Formica kitchen benchtops, original lino in various shades of brown, and exposed rafters upstairs. It’s a cheerful and unpretentious reminder of a less hectic era. The warm and inviting open-plan living and dining area opens onto a large, sun-drenched deck, fringed by native rainforest teeming with birdlife. This space is ideal for alfresco dining or simply unwinding with a good book. The small, fully equipped kitchen makes holiday cooking a breeze, while broadband, WiFi, and Sky TV provide modern comforts. The bach is set up to comfortably accommodate six guests, although up to eight can be hosted at a pinch. Bedrooms are small but comfortable. One features a queen bed, another a double bed, and the third includes a queen bed with a small adjoining room housing two single beds, an ideal setup for children or friends. The two bathrooms include an ensuite for added comfort and convenience. Your own private jetty and sheltered boat bay are just a short stroll down a bush-lined track from the house. Guests can swim, launch the kayaks stored in the boatshed, or moor up to two boats right at the water’s edge, protected from the main lake. This makes the property perfect for boating and fishing enthusiasts, with two public boat ramps just a short drive away. Adventure awaits right on your doorstep. The famous Okere Falls walking track and the Kaituna River—popular for white-water rafting, ziplining, and trout fishing—are just minutes away. Out on the lake, and accessible only by boat (your own or via local tour operators), are the popular Manupirua Springs hot pools, perfect for warming up after a day of picnicking or watersports. A 20-minute drive takes you to Rotorua’s geothermal attractions, Redwood Forest biking trails and treetop walks, the Polynesian Spa, and more. Whether you’re boating, fishing, exploring, unwinding with a drink at the Okere Falls Store, or simply relaxing lakeside, Okere Retreat is your perfect Lake Rotoiti hideaway.

A new filtration and ozone water treatment system has been installed at the cottage, ensuring plenty of water for showers during dry summer months. It also means all tap water is safe to cook with and drink.

Summer is trout fly season. These are tiny and don’t bite, but they’re attracted to light and so are almost impossible to keep outside. They have a life cycle of less than a day and are easy to wipe up or brush away.

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.

About the location

Located in New Zealand's North Island in the Bay of Plenty Region, Rotorua is a captivating destination renowned for its stunning natural beauty and geothermal wonders. Lake Rotoiti is a popular kiwi holiday destination surrounding a deep lake filled with brown and rainbow trout. Great activities to do here include fishing or waterskiing, Okere Falls and the waterfalls of the Kaituna River, or simply unwinding in your holiday home. Rotorua City is a vibrant and exciting region filled with year-round activity, picturesque surroundings, and great food spots. For those who love luxury, pamper yourselves at one of the many day spas with hot pools in Rotorua. Other popular spots with visitors to the Rotorua region include Rainbow Springs, the Buried Village, Lake Tarawera, and the Blue and Green Lakes. Rotorua is well known for its 18 lakes, three major rivers and heaps of ways to enjoy many of them – even at night. Swimming, fishing, lakeside picnicking, paddle boarding and other water sports are the obvious activities, so hook up the boat, grab your floaties and head to Rotorua. Rotorua is also a geothermal wonderland famed for its bubbling mud pools, erupting geysers, and soothing hot springs. All of our Lake Rotoiti holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.

Reviews

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2 Customer Review(s)

  • Sophie

    “This is a cute property in a beautiful spot, but the house isn't being maintained to the standard you'd expect for the price.”

    The listing doesn't mention issues with the water but there were labels on the taps saying it wasn't drinkable and a single cask of distilled water on the benchtop for 8 of us. When we called Bachcare to ask about this, they just said it was an old problem and not to worry but they were very vague and it was disconcerting. Also, there were pots of DampRid on the floor in all the downstairs bedrooms, despite them knowing that we had kids and a dog with us - our dog tipped one over and started ...

    The listing doesn't mention issues with the water but there were labels on the taps saying it wasn't drinkable and a single cask of distilled water on the benchtop for 8 of us. When we called Bachcare to ask about this, they just said it was an old problem and not to worry but they were very vague and it was disconcerting. Also, there were pots of DampRid on the floor in all the downstairs bedrooms, despite them knowing that we had kids and a dog with us - our dog tipped one over and started drinking the solution before we noticed, and that caused a lot of worry. The property is not fully fenced as the listing says - any sized human or dog can get through the 3-bar fence at the front, and there is no fencing down the side boundaries. The outside deck and bench seats are dirty/slimy and need cushions if you're going to sit on them, but the timber would probably not survive a heavy scrub. There were old chicken bones and food scraps in the garden which we had to clean up to make it safe for the dog. The bathroom ceiling was a graveyard of flies - we don't particularly care but our cleaning fee was $280! We were determined to enjoy our weekend and we did as it's a beautiful setting with a lakefront walk, but work to be done so as not to rip future guests off! We've never left a bad review before but it seems fair to share.

    - Sophie, October 2025

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologise for the issues you encountered during your stay at Okere Retreat. We have provided you with a refund as a goodwill gesture and have followed up on your concerns with both the owner and the property manager. We can confirm that there are no issues with the tap water. The DampRid has now been moved out of reach of pets and children to prevent any future incidents. We apologise for the situation you found yourselves in and sincerely hope that despite the issues, you had a good stay at Okere Retreat. We would love to have you back in the future. Thank you for staying with us. Bachcare

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