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Comfortable character home near Rotorua lakefront, fast Wifi.

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Beach
Interior
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua
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  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 115 reviews
The price is AU$684
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Spacious lakeside retreat at The Willows, Lake Rotorua

About the area

Rotorua

With a stay at this vacation home in Rotorua (Ngongotaha), you'll be steps from Lake Rotorua and a 5-minute drive from Agroventures. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Agrodome and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Ogo.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Eat Street - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 15 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Stratosfare - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable character home near Rotorua lakefront, fast Wifi.

Our home is located close to the Waiteti Stream and the Ngongotaha lakefront park. Access to Lake Rotorua is an easy 2 minute stroll around the corner. Our home was originally built in the 1930's and we have enjoyed refurbishing it during the time that we have been the owners, all the while being careful to maintain its charm. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 large modern bathroom as well as 2 lounge areas and a modern kitchen. Each lounge areas has separate heating with one of these being a log fireplace. The property is completely fenced with lawn at the front and rear of the house for kids to enjoy. The house also has a lock-up garage.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Take out the trash

Turn off the lights and return the keys

Please place all used towels inside the bath

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

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Comfortable character home near Rotorua lakefront, fast Wifi. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great weekend. The house was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time. The house is spacious, clean and very cute. The layout is a little unconventional but that is part of its charm. Gert (the host) was very responsive, helpful, and generous. My son had an important Skype meeting on the day of our departure that ran till 1pm and Gert was very generous to let us stay till the end of the meeting (checkout time is 10am) without charging us extra!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela M., Australian

Liked: Cleanliness
The house had a charm about it. It was one street back from the lake with easy access to lake and many tourist activities. Kitchen was very well equiped, off street parking and plenty of space. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was very tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunal J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a wonderful time

Had a wonderful time on our stay, was able to just relax and put on the fire, went for a walk around to the lake, and went into to Rotorua. Was a great weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

My family and I stayed here just after the easter weekend. Its a comfy house that catered to all our needs and a lovely stroll to the lake. Would definitely be back to stay again. Highly recommend this beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rotorua

Clean, comfortable and very affordable. Owner very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem of a place

We absolutely enjoyed our stay here. The house was clean, well layed out and everything was just so comfortable. All the necessary items were well catered for.Loved it and will definitely be back in the not so distant future. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location

A lovely house that's close to everything in Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty area in general. Very close to the lake which is great to walk around and explore. The house was very spacious and had everything we needed, easy to check in and checkout.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erie Martha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect getaway

The property was exactly what we wanted—a bit outside Rotorua but still close to all the attractions and the lake. We traveled as a family of four with my mother in law and the house was perfect—we could all have our our space when we needed and also could all hang out together. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

Really enjoyed our stay, close to lake and not too far from Rotorua. Had everything we needed, clean and well resourced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family holiday

We had three generations and appreciated the space: two lounges, two garden areas. Peaceful location, but quick walk to the lake, which we enjoyed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well positioned

Great place for a short break in Rotorua. Easy to get to the attractions we wanted to see by car. Check in very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Getaway

Well appointed and close enough to carry kayaks to the lake. Comfortably furnished and the Christmas decorations were a great bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane N., Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness

Neglected rental in a good location

The rental unit has great potential; it is in a good location, has outdoor space, and sufficient indoor space. Unfortunately, it is very dirty, and routine maintenance has been significantly neglected. Floors were littered with food crumbs and dust. Food residue was in the kitchen cupboards and drawers. Window latches were broken off their frames or non- existent. The outdoor couch and cushions were mouldy. And this is not an exhaustive list. Overall, we would not recommend staying at this rental unless the owner spends the time and money to bring it to a level of cleanliness and maintenance expected by renters.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 night stay

Nice bach, good communication with owner, deceptively large, close to Rotorua
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place near the lake

We had a wonderful time at this place. Prompt and friendly communications with the host. The place was clean and exactly as described. We will definitely look up the place again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable stay

The house was just as described and we had a great couple of days. Will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy and comfortable

A great spot, close to the lake, with a cosy fire and wonderfully comfortable beds. Enjoyed our brief but memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location close to Rotorua and all the fun things the area has to offer. Property has all the amenities you need for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent home and stay

Amazing home that had everything we needed and a little bit more. Spacious rooms and we loved the wood burner on a particularly cold night there. Home was spotlessly clean and had all the amenities you could ask for. Excellent area and one minute little stroll to the lakefront. Loved our stay here and would absolutely book again. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Little Getaway

Everything pictured as advertised. Beautiful well kept home that offers every amenity, so you don’t have to worry about anything. Private backyard offers an area to dine outside or have a glass of wine at the end of the day. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rotorua

Enjoyed our week stay in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn U., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Another fantastic stay

A great house to stay at in an amazing part of New Zealand.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable stay

A very comfortable, clean house with all things needed. Private, with both indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy. Close to Rotorua and very short walk to lakeside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024