Located in Tikitere, this vacation home is adjacent to Lake Rotoiti and within a mile (2 km) of Lake Rotorua. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles
Polynesian Spa - 19 min drive - 11.1 miles
Getting around
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Okere Falls Store - 6 min drive
Terrace Airside - 8 min drive
The Hangar Airport Café - 8 min drive
Four Winds Tavern Rotorua - 10 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.
Okawa Bay Waterfront - Lakefront Jetty, Sleeps 12
Summary:
Absolute lakefront on Lake Rotoiti, with sweeping lawns down to your private jetty - swim, fish or kayak off the lawn. A substantial four-bedroom home sleeping 12, with a formal dining room and a games room with a pool table.
📍 Lakefront » private jetty, Lake Rotoiti
📍 5 min » Okere Falls Store
📍 6 min » Hells Gate geothermal
📍 7 min » Rotorua Airport
📍 19 min » Rotorua city
✅ Absolute lakefront + private jetty
✅ Sleeps 12 across four bedrooms
✅ Games room with a pool table
✅ 437 Mbps WIFI
The Space:
Okawa Bay Waterfront is a substantial home right on the shore of Lake Rotoiti, with sweeping lawns that run down to your own private jetty. It's a rare absolute-lakefront setting - swim off the jetty, cast a line for trout, or launch a kayak straight from the lawn.
Inside, the open-plan kitchen has a stone benchtop, a four-seater breakfast bar, a wall oven and a gas hob, and it flows through to a casual lounge with a wood-burner and TV. There's a separate formal dining room that seats eight, with lake views, and downstairs you'll find a games room with a full-size pool table and bar seating - a great spot for the group of an evening.
The four bedrooms sleep up to 12: a king master, a second king, and two queen rooms, plus two sofa beds in the lounge for extra guests. Two full bathrooms serve the home. Outside, wide lawns, a covered alfresco area with a table, multiple deck zones and an ornamental pond all look out over the water, and there's off-street parking for several vehicles.
HIGHLIGHTS
⭐️ Absolute lakefront on Lake Rotoiti with a private jetty
⭐️ Sweeping lawns down to the water - swim, fish or kayak
⭐️ Substantial four-bedroom home, sleeps 12
⭐️ Downstairs games room with a full-size pool table
⭐️ Separate formal dining room seating eight, with lake views
⭐️ Open-plan kitchen and casual lounge with a wood-burner
⭐️ Covered alfresco area and multiple decks over the water
⭐️ Off-street parking for several vehicles
- BEDROOMS -
Bedroom 1 (Master): King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: Queen bed
Lounge: Two sofa beds
Sleeps 12 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.
- BATHROOMS -
Two full bathrooms - one with a tiled shower and vanity, the second with its own vanity.
- LIVING AREA -
An open-plan kitchen (stone benchtop, four-seater breakfast bar, wall oven and gas hob) flowing to a casual lounge with a wood-burner and TV, a separate formal dining room seating eight with lake views, and a downstairs games room with a full-size pool table and bar seating.
- PARKING -
Off-street parking for several vehicles on the property.
Guest Access:
You'll have the whole home and grounds to yourselves - all four bedrooms, both bathrooms, the kitchen and living areas, the formal dining room, the downstairs games room, and the lawns and decks down to the lake. The jetty is yours to use - swim, fish, or tie up a boat if you bring one (no boat or watercraft is supplied with the home). There's off-street parking for several vehicles.
The Neighborhood:
Okawa Bay is a sheltered, family-friendly bay on Lake Rotoiti, known for calm swimming, kayaking and trout fishing, with native bush around and a quiet, natural feel. Hells Gate, Rotorua's dramatic geothermal reserve and mud spa, is just up the road. The Okawa Bay Resort café and a public boat ramp are a short drive away, and the Manupirua hot pools - reachable only by boat - sit across the lake. It's a peaceful lakeside setting, yet central Rotorua and its restaurants, shops and attractions are under 20 minutes away.
Getting Around:
A car is essential for getting here and exploring. The property is around 19 minutes' drive from central Rotorua, 6 minutes to Hells Gate, and roughly 7 minutes from Rotorua Airport. Off-street parking on-site means no shuffling vehicles during your stay.
Other Things to Note:
A few things worth knowing: this is an absolute-lakefront home, so the jetty, lawns and water are a real feature - the jetty is yours to swim, fish or tie up a boat you bring (no boat or watercraft is supplied). Two full bathrooms serve the home, so a large group will want to plan around the mornings. There's a downstairs games room with a pool table, a wood-burner for cooler evenings, and WiFi runs at a fast 437 Mbps.
Interaction with Guests:
If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an electric kettle.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,153 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Rules
To help keep our homes and neighbours safe, we may require the lead guest to provide a government-issued photo ID before check-in. In line with Air...
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Tikitere, just steps from Lake Rotoiti. You'll also find Lake Rotorua and Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Okawa Bay Waterfront - Lakefront Jetty, Sleeps 12?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Okawa Bay Waterfront - Lakefront Jetty, Sleeps 12?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Okawa Bay Waterfront - Lakefront Jetty, Sleeps 12?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at Okawa Bay Waterfront - Lakefront Jetty, Sleeps 12?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 4.8 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tauranga (TRG), which is around 27.3 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Okawa Bay Waterfront - Lakefront Jetty, Sleeps 12?
Yes, every house at Okawa Bay Waterfront - Lakefront Jetty, Sleeps 12 comes with a balcony and some offer water views.
Okawa Bay Waterfront - Lakefront Jetty, Sleeps 12 Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Great property, just as described.We had a group of 5, staying with a lake boat in winterFantastic location with the private jetty, hotpools just up the lake, and a great quiet setting to relax after a days adventuring around the lake and into Rotorua The boys loved the games room with pool, darts, music, bar and a beer fridge!Nice and warm with the fire and heat pumps too. Full kitchen and bbq were great.Big comfy beds and a nicely renovated bathroom upstairs. Thanks Susan for being very responsive, and for all the info provided.