4.2★
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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Games Room
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
40 Customer Review(s)
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Stacey 
“Great place and pretty happy with our stay due to the location and facilities.”
But you've got to do something about the water pressure, it's just unacceptable. We couldn't have regular showers for more than 1-2 people or use a washing machine or dishwasher enough. It slowed to a trickle or stopped completely for an hour or so. When you're talking bookings of up to 8 people its just not possible. And you need to let people know that the neighbour is renovating his house so running saws and powertools ALL day from 8am-6pm.
But you've got to do something about the water pressure, it's just unacceptable. We couldn't have regular showers for more than 1-2 people or use a washing machine or dishwasher enough. It slowed to a trickle or stopped completely for an hour or so. When you're talking bookings of up to 8 people its just not possible. And you need to let people know that the neighbour is renovating his house so running saws and powertools ALL day from 8am-6pm.
- Stacey, April 2024 -
Paula “10 out of 10 for location, has plenty of space for bigger families, great downstairs area with table tennis table, love that kayaks are supplied and has it’s own jetty to have JetSki/boat for easy access.”
Unfortunately the place is quite run down, needs better water pressure installed as showers only dribbles (sometimes no water pressure at all) outside heater didn’t work, upstairs toilet seat was broken, bedrooms full of spiders & webs, loungers on deck need replacing as rusty, would definitely book again if these things were fixed as otherwise it isn’t worth the money we paid for 5 nights
- Paula, February 2024Cristina “Wonderful few days”
- Cristina, February 2024Jean “We love it here.”
- Jean, January 2024Jenny “5 star for location.”
2 to 3 stars for property. Keycode wrong for lockbox but sorted with phone call. No water on entry another phone call to Bach care and sent a maintenance guy out who changed water filters. So had water. Waited as presumed hot water would come. No hot water for entire stay on top floor. Shower downstairs had hot water. Sent electrician out but 5gen he turned off hot water so ended up no water at all to dishwasher. Had to wash with water from kettle. No dishrack to dry. Overall great stay in fantastic property. Nice to have kayaksand lovely access to water, was amazing and wud come back for that. But just felt not used and not well maintained. Spider webs throughout property, loose loo seat (previous review had commented on this), blinds are mouldy, bbq filthy, table outside caked in dirt. For amount paid would expect a clean property in functioning order. I get issues arise but felt that if it was just a filter this could be done on routine.
- Jenny, December 2023Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Jenny. We're sorry to hear you had issues accessing the property, but glad to hear this was sorted with a call to our Support Centre. We're sorry to hear you experienced issues with the hot water, you will be happy to know this has now been resolved. We are working with our local services team and the property owner to address the cleaning issues at the property. We're glad your enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Bachcare
Mark “Actually appreciated that everything was not perfect - great kiwi batch and well loved with everything we needed for a great relaxed stay stay with grandchildren .”
Boating access was great even with easterly days. The upstairs toilet seat needs securing ( loose ) .I took the rubbish out and when I went to bring it back down at end of day (Monday ) the bin was lying on the roadside and lid was partly broken , still functional but council may need to replace . Have already booked 3 night stay again in Feb 24 Cheers Mark
- Mark, April 2023Tasha “Idyllic location right by the waters edge.”
Enjoyed some incredible family moments with probably the best weather of the summer. Location is what makes this property memorable. The kids loved the small beach and large lawn to play bullrush. Unfortunately, we had to cut our stay short a night due to the toilets not flushing. We were not prepared to fill the toilet up from the lake every time someone went to the toilet. After such an incredible stay it was upsetting that it ended shorter than planned due to the facilities.
- Tasha, March 2023Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed so much of what this property has to offer. We are saddened to hear of the issues you faced regarding the toilet but thank you for your feedback nonetheless. Bachcare
Vicki “We just love this beautiful spot on the lakefront!”
Always grateful to be able to return here :)
- Vicki, January 2023Lauren “You should be ashamed of yourself for allowing people to pay that sort of money for a place that is so run down.”
Yes the view is amazing, but the property needs to be priced accordingly. The pictures showed kayaks and then you provide four with only two paddles and no life jackets. The table tennis bats are so shoddy they hardly had any rubber left on them, the blinds, walls and ceilings are all filthy and the benchtop in the bathroom is disgusting and falling apart. The shower head in the upstairs bathroom is so low that it hits you in the stomach and the place fills with bugs even when every door and window is shut. The water filter hasn't been changed for so long that water barely runs through it. The clothes line was falling apart and covered in moss, the oven door doesn't shut and the outdoor area was covered in moss and mould. There was no access to wifi despite it being available in the area and the television was shoved in a corner so it was hard to see. There was also no access to a decent number of television stations. You also do not provide any brochures, maps or information about the area and the only information left for us was a list of things that we shouldn't do and threats to charge us if we did. If you charged half the price a night it would be overcharging for this place. We have been here for two weeks and have stayed in a variety of places with yours being the most expensive and the worst by far. We are currently staying in a brand new modern four bedroom home on a cliff top with all amenities including a spa, in a tourist location for $200 a night less than you charged. Bachcare needs to be very careful representing you as it is their reputation that is damaged.
- Lauren, November 2022Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. You are right in saying the view is amazing! You will be pleased to know the issues you have raised are being addressed. Thanks again! Bachcare
Julia “Great location and amenities but sadly the whole house needs a seriously good deep clean inside and out.”
I have informed bachcare and they said they will inform property owner. A deep clean, outside water blast would be beneficial for future renters. Otherwise Onepoto was a great house to stay in.
- Julia, November 2022Dale “Facilities were great - tv and stereo were out of order but other than that no problems.”
Lovely spot by the water. Great family werkend
- Dale, November 2022Alison “Lovely family holiday.”
Lovely home, clean with everything you need. Will return
- Alison, October 2022Roanne “What a superb property and fitted our needs perfectly Hope to be able to book again soon”
- Roanne, October 2022Tim “We had a great holiday here!”
Perfect for two families, plenty of room, good facilities and an amazing location. Will definitely look to visit again in the future.
- Tim, October 2022Jack “Loved the stay highly recommended”
- Jack, September 2022Tony “Great location, big house for large families, but the house was pretty dirty on arrival.”
The house is pretty tired but comfortable. Views second to none, would definitely consider going back
- Tony, April 2022Tasha “The view is breathtaking and the easy access to the lake is incredible.”
The kids had a ball at the private beach and especially in the kayaks. Maintenance was lacking at the batch, the dishwasher was broken and the top toilet would not flush properly. There was also a sewage smell coming from the top bathroom that wasn’t pleasant.
- Tasha, March 2022Leon “Beautiful location, all you need for a large family group to enjoy.”
Property could use a bit of upgrading but still a great stay.
- Leon, February 2022Melanie “Great loaction, amazing actually.”
But property wasn't that clean and the decor was a little tired.
- Melanie, January 2022Kathryn “Fantastic location gorgeous views Great for kids and adults”
- Kathryn, October 2021Fiona “Wonderful lodgings, absolute tranquility.”
- Fiona, June 2021Harriet “Great property!”
Great jetty and enjoyed our stay! We looked forward to coming back in summer!
- Harriet, May 2021Paul “This property was a perfect location for our family getaway.”
Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Right in the lakes edge with amazing views. We tied up our boat at the private jetty & explored everything Rotoiti has to offer. Highly recommended.. we will be back
- Paul, May 2021Ron “Perfect location with a boat friendly jetty for accessing the lake.”
A very grumpy neighbour and the bach is getting a little tired and in need of some additional upkeep. Probably a bit overpriced based of the tired nature of the bach (home)
- Ron, February 2021Vicki “The perfect lakeside getaway!”
We can’t wait to return.
- Vicki, January 2021Jason “Great quite secluded house in the bush a lot of native birds awesome spot.”
We had a boat so it was so perfect for access to lake for swimming and boating deffinately recommend this house House is a little tired but apart from that would love to visit again
- Jason, December 2020MURRAY “Superb location right on the water, with amazing sunrises and views.”
Well set up for 6 adults, plenty of room and handy having two bathrooms. Upstairs open plan area really works well with large groups and having own jetty at lakes edge worked well as we had two boats, easily launched from public boat ramp 10 minutes away. Looking forward to returning.
- MURRAY, October 2020Tania “Even though we had booked the bach and it was terrible weather, it was still so beautiful and serene.”
100 million dollar views, and sits right on the lake. The day we were leaving, the sunrise was just stunning over the calm waters. Liz who is the house manager was always very helpful with emails and easy to get a hold of aswell, and super down to earth and easy to talk too. Will be staying again at this bach again in the near future. Thank you for letting us stay at the beautiful bach
- Tania, June 2020kieran “Great bach in a great location.”
Very enjoyable.
- kieran, March 2020Paula “Brilliant location, will definitely use again”
- Paula, January 2020Sheree “A lovely property that is well set out to cater for a large group, amazing views of the lake, we want to come back”
- Sheree, December 2019Lex and Sarah “This is a amazing spot, fantastic for extended family, boating not to far from the Redwoods for a ride.”
The house is really well equipped with everything that you need we will definitely be back
- Lex and Sarah, November 2019David “Our Group loved our stay in this property and would recommend it to others great location and the view is unreal the bach has plenty of space.”
- David, October 2019John “Great location on lakes edge .”
Really good family stay
- John, August 2019Leo “House is great, very comfortable, views are amazing.”
- Leo, July 2019Paul “Awesome location.”
Warm environment, well suited to a family on holiday.
- Paul, May 2019Ron “Great place for a family holiday, right on the lake edge with access to a jetty for the boat.”
Close to Hot Pools and good trout fishing.
- Ron, March 2019Simon “Perfect place to stay with maximum convenience to the lake.”
- Simon, February 2019Ruth “Amazing place to have a holiday, house was perfect has everything you need.”
- Ruth, January 2019Peter “Great property”
- Peter, December 2018Summary
- Bedroom 1: 2 x Bunk Beds
- Bedroom 2: Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom 3: Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom 4: 2 x Single Beds
- Bathroom 1: Toilet, Hand Basin, Shower
- Bathroom 2: Toilet, Hand Basin, Shower
- Living, Dining
- Oven, Hobs, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Toaster, Kettle
- Fireplace
- TV
- Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
- Parking
- BBQ
- Sorry, no smoking
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
Immerse yourself in lakefront living with stunning views of the idyllic scenery surrounding Okere Falls make the most of this beautiful location and enjoy a refreshing escape at the stunning Onepoto Bay Lodge. Featuring a stunning living room with sliding doors that open up to a beautiful balcony area, you’ll be able to enjoy your evenings, watching the sun go down over lake and hills in the distance. Prepare your meals in the beautiful kitchen, or spark up the barbecue and enjoy your dinner outside! Ideally suited for large groups with children wanting their own space, this home has a second lounge area downstairs with its own fireplace ensuring cosy getaways all year round. In summer, you’ll no doubt be wanting to get out onto the water. Make use of the kayaks or for those who wish to bring their boat, a jetty is available to use during your stay (please refer to the special conditions). To launch your boat, the nearby Otamarae boat ramp is only a few minutes down the road. The home is just a short 25-minute drive away from Rotorua where you’ll find shops, cafes, restaurants as well as being a half-hour away from Papamoa. Close by, make sure to visit the beautiful Tutea Falls as well as one of the many thermal natural springs. Enjoy a relaxing stay at the beautiful Onepoto Bay Lodge.
As the property has unfenced access to the lake, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water
Adults should closely supervise young children to ensure that they do not climb the horizontal wires on the deck barrier
Important information regarding boat access
-“Boats and trailers over 5m are not permitted down driveway. Please launch boats at the boat ramp and park trailers at top of drive (bring your own locking system to ensure the safety of your trailer).”
- The jetty at the bach is shared so please just use the right hand side
- Boat trailers can be parked on the lawn
- No boats can be launched from in front of the property - please use the nearby boat ramp
There are two kayaks available to use but guests must bring their own life-jackets to access these.
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
Just a 30 minute drive from Rotorua, Okere Falls 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, walking the track to Okere Falls, or simply unwinding in your holiday home. Bliss! All of our Okere Falls holiday homes are pre-inspected prior to your arrival and are ready for instant online booking.
As the property has unfenced access to the lake, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water
Adults should closely supervise young children to ensure that they do not climb the horizontal wires on the deck barrier
Important information regarding boat access
-“Boats and trailers over 5m are not permitted down driveway. Please launch boats at the boat ramp and park trailers at top of drive (bring your own locking system to ensure the safety of your trailer).”
- The jetty at the bach is shared so please just use the right hand side
- Boat trailers can be parked on the lawn
- No boats can be launched from in front of the property - please use the nearby boat ramp
There are two kayaks available to use but guests must bring their own life-jackets to access these.
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.
