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12 People
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4 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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No Smoking
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Wifi
Overview
At the end of the rambling driveway, you will find unobstructed views of the lake creating a lovely sanctuary on Lake Rotorua water’s edge! Warm and well heated, spacious and accommodating, Parawai Lakehouse Sanctuary will make your holiday one to remember!
Make your stay an enjoyable and memorable experience utilising the generous areas, both internally and externally, providing ample room to relax and soak up your own space. Feel the stress melt away.
At night you can hear the soothing lake water lapping against the shoreline. All the mod cons you could ask for including unlimited free high-speed WiFi and Netflix for everyone's entertainment. Looking to entertain without a screen? There is a recessed area on the front deck with leaner and stools, a dart board and table tennis and air hockey tables in the garage and kayaks to use out on the lake!
The property also incorporates a separate bedsit with its own en-suite, mini fridge to provide additional privacy and space for extended family/friends. This fourth bedroom is located off the front covered deck which connects to the main house. Newly painted exterior, interior, new wooden flooring and renovated bathrooms as well as a log fire and gas water heating, roofed pergola over the front deck have been recent modifications/additions designed to enhance your comfort and pleasure.
Very conveniently positioned to Rotorua's attractions and facilities, shops and cafes without the sulphur smell! If you and the family are up for an adventure, nearby you will find Skyline Luge and Gondola, Rotorua Canopy Tours, Agrodome, Agroventures, ZORB, Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, Adventure Playground, OGO, Amazeme, Agrojet, Mitai Maori Village - just to name a few!
Escape to the lake and make your holiday a memorable one, at Parawai Lakehouse Sanctuary!
Bedroom Configuration
- Bedroom (Level 1): 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom (Level 1): 1 Queen Size Bed
- Bedroom (Level 1): 1 Double Bunk, 1 Bunk Bed
- Bedroom (Level 1): 1 King Size Bed
Bathroom Configuration
- Bathroom 1 (Level 1): 1 Basin, 1 Shower, 1 Toilet
- Bathroom 2 (Level 1): 1 Shower, 1 Toilet
- Bathroom 3 (Level 1): 1 Basin, 1 Shower over Bath, 1 Toilet
Linen available at additional charge
Available at this property for $25 per person. You’ll see the option for our linen service in the 'Extras' section during your booking.
Special Conditions
As the property has unfenced access to the lake, adults should closely supervise young children while outside to ensure they are safe around water.
Please note that bedroom 4 is located in the detached bedsit outside the main house.
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- BBQ
- Dishwasher
- Driveway (private)
- Dryer
- Family Friendly
- Fenced (fully)
- Fireplace (closed / pot belly)
- Freeview
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Fridge / Freezer
- Hair dryer
- Heat pump
- Heater (electric)
- Heater (wall)
- High chair
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Microwave
- Mobile cellphone Reception
- Oven
- Parking (off-street)
- Parking (on-street)
- Pool / Billiards table
- Port-A-Cot
- Rice cooker
- Toaster
- TV
- Washing machine
- WIFI
Guest reviews for Parawai Lake House Sanctuary / Absolute Lake House
We encourage reviews. Our review policy.Catherine
Stayed October 2021Our three families of 6 adults and 5 children aged 10-15, spent the most perfect weekend at The Lake House. Superb weather helped but the house itself provided ample and very comfortable accommodation for the 11 of us. The games room and the kayaks were a real bonus and the ease of using them all was welcomed- eg plenty of table tennis balls and bats, darts etc. All in all this house provided everything we needed and more. Location, space, comfort and facilities were excellent. We have such happy memories of our stay at Parawai.
Greg
Stayed October 2021Amazing Location on the lake. Quiet, private and and stunning views waking up to sunrises over the lake. Perfect setup for families or larger groups with plenty of space for all. Place is kitted out with kayaks, dartboard and games tables to keep both the adults and kids entertained. Surprisingly close to a lot of the local activities and just an ideal all round spot to stay. If we are ever back up Rotorua way we will definitely be booking this place again. Thanks again for providing the perfect stay for our holiday away.
raghda
Stayed July 2021We had a great stay .The view is amazing .The house is warm ,clean ,spacious and well maintained.The location is close to many attractions.We will definitely book again.
Ivo
Stayed July 2021A well set up home with plenty of space for our trip with three families. Amazing sunrise views over the lake and fell asleep listening to the waves on the shore.
Sharnie
Stayed June 2021Large spacious home ideal for groups/large families set down the end of a long tree lined driveway. The home was well heated even during colder nights with heaters in each room, heat pump and fireplace which was stacked with wood ready to go. Lake front view was spectacular and very relaxing. Playground/park near by and local four square was handy for supplies when arriving late.
Tess
Stayed June 2021Beautiful location and property I’ll definitely be back
Natasha
Stayed May 2021Excellent property, views are amazing, right on the lake, lots of space, everything you need at the property, so clean, excellent check in check out. Lots of parking ... loved our stay and certainly will be back Thank you
Kevin
Stayed May 2021Quiet, perfectly located for privacy and right on the lake. The morning sunrise out of the windows is superb.
Jane
Stayed March 2021Excellent location, perfect size for our group of 6 friends, everything we needed and more
Michael
Stayed February 2021Very happy with stay. Location is great..
Cassandra
Stayed January 2021A beautifully situated home away from home. Located conveniently close to all the local tourist attractions but far away enough from the hustle and bustle of city life to ensure a good nights sleep!
Lee
Stayed December 2020Nice time out house with lake at your door step.& things to do.
Junior
Stayed December 2020Great view of lake and amazing accommodation for our big family.
ravi
Stayed September 2020We'll be back
Anna
Stayed May 2020Great host, beautiful location plenty of space for family to unwind and relax
Glennis
Stayed December 2019A lovely property. The children loved the kayaks. Would love to come back.
Nicholas
Stayed December 2019Great venue with kayaks, games and activities available to entertain all ages. Great location with good accessibility to local attractions and a private and peaceful lakefront setting.
Tracy
Stayed November 2019Great location, clean and welcoming, enjoyed our stay
Karlene
Stayed October 2019Down the end of a long drive right next to the amazing Lake Rotorua hides a beautiful place called the Parawai Lakehouse Sanctuary. Our stay was awesome and the beds and "added on" linen was perfect and clean. We went away for a girls trips and the outside areas were perfect places to catch up. I would highly recommend this place to friends
Anne-Marie
Stayed October 2019A lovely house in a stunning location with great facilities to keep all members of the family happy. Would happily go back for another stay.
Susa
Stayed September 2019Fabulous location,quiet and private,plenty of space for the whole family,we loved our stay.
Michelle
Stayed September 2019This is a very family friendly property. A huge house with tons of room an amazing games room and the kayaks were used by our whole group!!
Cushla
Stayed September 2019Great views and a great place
Jacinta
Stayed August 2019We had a great time staying at this property, it was perfect, so peaceful and our kids loved the games room and kayaks. We would definitely look to stay here again if we were coming back to Rotorua. Its worth the money so much better than staying in a hotel/motel/holiday park. We definitely miss waking up to that beautiful lake each morning!
Helen
Stayed August 2019Very spacious and well laid out house. Fabulous fire for our winter visit and great waterfront location. Linen we hired was good quality Overall, highly recommend.
Petra
Stayed July 2019We lived our stay. It had everything we needed travelling with children. It had lots of space and so much to keep everything entertained. Great location too.
Jarred
Stayed June 2019Excellent place to stay
Sue
Stayed June 2019Lovely property, stunning location very helpful assistance will stay again
Julie
Stayed June 2019An amazing place to stay. Loved being able to get up in the morning and have breakfast by the water. It was so clean and everything the website said about this place was spot on. Will definitely be coming back.
Josie
Stayed April 2019Fabulous house in an amazing lakeside position. The best equipped kitchen I’ve stayed at. Great kayaking in the beautiful autumn sunshine
Aaron
Stayed March 2019Amazing house, beautiful views loved by all of our group which ranged in age from 46 to 3 years old. Kayaks are a bonus.
kristine
Stayed January 2019Was really a sanctuary. Very private, and wonderful being so close to the lakefront. very safe for the children as the lake is very shallow for a long way out. We enjoyed the kayaks. A wonderful stay for our extended family and heaps of room. Thank you for sharing your special place. The children loved the wildlife.
Liz
Stayed November 2018This place was as lovely as it appeared in the photos and fully worth the price. well equipped and maintained in absolutely beautiful natural surroundings, completely hassle-free check in and check out procedures, made for an absolutely wonderful holiday just wish we could have stayed longer. My only caution is that only two of the bedrooms are suitable for older people
Julie
Stayed October 2018The property was perfect for our stay, it provided plenty of outdoor shelter, plenty of beds, lots of fun activities and the setting was idyllic. We all thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful spacious home and would be keen to do it again soon. Thanks so much.
Lesley
Stayed October 2018Great spot right on lake front. 8 adults 2 boys all enjoyed the kayaks and games tables. House was lovely had everything we needed.