Located in Kawaha Point, this vacation home is adjacent to Lake Rotorua and within 2 miles (3 km) of Skyline Rotorua. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 20 min drive - 8.0 miles
Getting around
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Pizza Hut - 3 min drive
Skyline Stratosfare - 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.
Aroha - Lake Views, Spa Pool & Annexe, Sleeps 12
Summary:
Panoramic Lake Rotorua views, a spa pool and room for twelve? Aroha Te Taumata is the one...
📍 Walk » Lake Rotorua foreshore (300m) - swans and waterbirds
📍 7 min » Skyline Gondola & Luge, Zorb and Canopy Tours
📍 10 min » Polynesian Spa and Wai Ariki Spa
📍 12 min » Te Puia
📍 15 min » Redwoods Forest
📍 18 min » Rotorua Airport
✅ 250 Mbps WIFI
✅ Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island views
✅ Private spa pool
✅ Sleeps 12 - house plus self-contained annexe
The Space:
A spacious six-bedroom retreat on the Kawaha Point lakeside, where Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island fill the windows. A four-bedroom main house plus a separate, self-contained two-bedroom annexe sleeps up to 12 - ideal for two families or a large group who want space together with a bit of privacy. Soak in the spa pool to the sound of native birds, with direct lake access a short 300-metre stroll away.
HIGHLIGHTS
⭐️ Panoramic Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island views
⭐️ Private spa pool with native birdsong
⭐️ Separate self-contained annexe - own kitchen, bathroom and living
⭐️ Sleeps 12 across the house and annexe
⭐️ Direct lake foreshore access, a 300m stroll away
⭐️ Two full kitchens and open-plan living opening to the view
⭐️ Self check-in by smart lock
⭐️ Free off-street parking, plus street parking for larger groups
- BEDROOMS -
Main house
Bedroom 1 (Master): King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk beds
Bedroom 4: Single bed
Annexe
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk beds
Sleeps up to 12 across both dwellings. All bedding and linen supplied.
- BATHROOMS -
Three bathrooms - a family bathroom and a separate toilet in the main house, plus the annexe's own bathroom.
- LIVING AREA -
The main house has open-plan living that opens straight to the view, with Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island filling the windows from the lounge, dining and kitchen. The self-contained annexe adds its own living area and full kitchen.
- OUTDOOR AREA -
Soak in the spa pool to the sound of native birds, with the lake foreshore a short 300-metre stroll down the street. Garden and outdoor areas to relax in.
- PARKING -
Free off-street parking, with extra room on the street for larger groups.
Guest Access:
You'll have the whole property to yourselves - both the main house and the annexe, the two kitchens, all the living spaces and the spa pool. Relax in the garden and outdoor areas, with free off-street parking plus extra room on the street for larger groups.
The Neighborhood:
Aroha Te Taumata sits in Kawaha Point, a quiet lakeside suburb on the northern edge of Rotorua known for its views and birdlife. Direct Lake Rotorua foreshore access is about 300 metres down the street - an easy stroll to watch the swans and waterbirds. You're close to everything that brings people to Rotorua: Skyline's gondola and luge and Zorb are about 7 minutes, the central city with its restaurants, geothermal attractions and Polynesian Spa around 10, and the Redwoods forest trails about 15. For everyday basics there's a local Four Square and a fish and chip shop on nearby Koutu Road.
Getting Around:
A car is the easiest way to explore Rotorua and the wider lakes district, and there is free off-street parking with extra room on the street. From the door it is about 7 minutes to Skyline, Zorb and Canopy Tours, 10 to the lakefront and Polynesian Spa, 12 to Te Puia, 15 to the Redwoods, and around 18 minutes to Rotorua Airport.
Other Things to Note:
Self check-in is by smart lock, so arrival is easy whatever time you land. Fast WIFI throughout, and the private spa pool looks out over the lake.
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 and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,369 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 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 doesn't allow pets
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
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: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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.
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 smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Kawaha Point, just steps from Lake Rotorua. You'll also find Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Aroha - Lake Views, Spa Pool & Annexe, Sleeps 12?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What do couples enjoy most about Aroha - Lake Views, Spa Pool & Annexe, Sleeps 12?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a hot tub and a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Aroha - Lake Views, Spa Pool & Annexe, Sleeps 12?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at Aroha - Lake Views, Spa Pool & Annexe, Sleeps 12?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 8.7 mi away (20 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Aroha - Lake Views, Spa Pool & Annexe, Sleeps 12?
No, there aren't any house with balconies at Aroha - Lake Views, Spa Pool & Annexe, Sleeps 12.
Aroha - Lake Views, Spa Pool & Annexe, Sleeps 12 Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Great views, awesome layout for a couple of families to spread out.
Tash F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Alexia M.
Feb 15, 2026
The host was friendly and helpful. We had a little trouble with the spa. I am sure that they fix that. The
Alexia M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Christina A.
Apr 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This home has great potential but unfortunately did not come close to what was portrayed when booked. The management company is great, but the home is very aged and the owner has not put anything into any updates. We stayed in March and the upper living area had aircon but the bedrooms on the lower level were so hot it was impossible to sleep. The house constantly creaks, as in the entire upper level sounds like it is constantly being moved, startling us at times. The biggest issue though was the gnats (we we knew them to be called) but since learned they may have been trout flies. Literal 1000's swarming at windows and doors and got inside the house every evening and during the night, falling dead on any horizontal surface creating hours of clean up for us. It was a literal nightmare. Management company was very responsive and excellent with communication in general and avout the bug problem. We were grateful to be let out of our reservation early without penalty, and to move somewhere bug free. If the owner invested in aircon on the lower bedroom level, as well as updated window frames and actual windows then maybe the gnats/trout flies wouldn't get inside and guests wouldn't have to sleep in sauna conditions (do not open the windows of expect bug attack). Just general updating is needed in this home. Sure, awesome view of the lake but hard to enjoy it with all the problems we encountered.
We loved our stay in Rotorua. The house was very spacious and we loved the view of the lake. The kitchen was well appointed with all of the supplies that we needed during our day.The house is in a great location with very nice properties surrounding it. It was a quiet neighborhood and we were not disturbed at all. It was close into town and just a short drive to shops and restaurants.We had an issue with the internet going out but the property management company was very responsive to our messages.The house is clean but is older and so there are definite signs of wear throughout the house. Most of the heating in the bedrooms is from wall heaters, but one of the bedrooms does not have a wall heater so we left the door open to try to let some ambient heat in. I don't think this would be a problem during the summer, but it was a little chilly in the mornings during our winter stay.We would definitely stay here again – there were some quirks, but nothing that affected our overall experience.