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# Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

At Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat, you can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and kayaking at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom775 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat

Welcome to Mokoia Rising, a serene and sun-filled cottage just 15 minutes from Rotorua city. Nestled in a very quiet, safe neighbourhood, this warm and welcoming retreat is perfect for couples, friends, or families seeking comfort, nature, and lake access - plus your very own private hot tub for winding down under the stars.  
  
🌟 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT  
• Lake access - sunrise views included   
• Hot tub and courtyard for ultimate relaxation   
• Two cosy bedrooms, one bathroom - sleeps up to 5 guests  
• Kayaks and youth paddle board for lake adventures   
• Fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals  
• Peaceful, quiet location just outside the city  
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi  
  
🛏 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 5)  
• Bedroom 1: King bed + Double bed (partitioned into two sleep zones, with desk and TV)  
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed  
  
🚽 BATHROOMS:  
• One bathroom with shower, toilet and basin   
  
🍽 LIVING AND DINING  
• Bright, open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge  
• Private courtyard with outdoor seating  
• Quality kitchen appliances   
• Hot tub with views of the garden and night sky  
  
📍LOCATIONS AND DISTANCES   
• Rotorua City Centre / Eat Street: 15 min drive  
• Skyline Gondola, Luge, Zorb, Velocity Valley: 10 min drive  
• Hamurana Springs / Canopy Tours / Agrodome: 10 min drive  
• Redwoods Forest / Treewalk / Rafting: 15 min drive  
• Rotorua Airport: 15 min drive  
• Ngongotaha Village: 5 min drive  
  
🚗 Central but peaceful – best of both worlds!  
  
☕ ESSENTIALS   
• TV and Wi-Fi  
• All linens provided  
• Washing machine  
• Heatpump and A/C in living room   
• Portable heaters, fans and extra blankets  
• Boardgames   
• Nespresso machine   
• Coffee, tea and sugar provided  
  
🏡 IMPORTANT INFORMATION   
• Exclusive use of the entire property  
• Host available by phone or email during your stay   
• Off-street parking  
• No parties or loud gatherings - located in a quiet residential area   
• Quiet hours 10pm-7am  
• Steep walkway to lakeside - may not suit those with limited mobility

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Hot tub

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Car recommended
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- Smart TV
- Stereo

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board
- Limited housekeeping

### Location highlights

- Near a hospital
- On a lake

### Things to do

- Boat
- Golf
- Kayak
- Fishing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Swimming nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 775 square feet

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## 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

### Rules

Strictly no parties, no events, no pets, no smoking. Quiet hours 9pm - 7am as this is a quiet residential area

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

### We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

### Property is also known as

334418

## About the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

#### What's nearby

- Lake Rotorua \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- Skyline Rotorua \- 8 min drive \- 8.6 km
- Eat Street \- 13 min drive \- 12.9 km
- Polynesian Spa \- 15 min drive \- 14.6 km
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest \- 18 min drive \- 17.9 km

#### Getting around

- Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬10 min drive
- ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
- ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬11 min drive
- ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬10 min drive
- ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

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## Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 9.8

Cleanliness

### 9.2

Location

### 10

Eco-friendliness

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Nilesh

Dec 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very clean and well presented property as it was described. Excellent spa, outdoor, kids play area and excess to lake with kayaks etc. My kids really enjoyed the stay. 

##### Nilesh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Daniela G.

May 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Everything you need 

Lovely, clean place with well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Use of kayaks is a bonus and we really enjoyed the spa. We had a great stay!

##### Daniela G.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Ali R.

May 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Beautiful haven

This was such a wonderful find - we’ll absolutely be booking again!Beautiful Bach with everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. Highly recommend!

##### Ali R.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Maggie W.

Feb 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Beautiful home in an amazing location 

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was incredibly clean and really cozy, the hot tub was great in the evening after going down to the lake for a swim, even took the kayaks provided out which was fun. Beautiful location and really lovely host. Definitely would come back here :) 

##### Maggie W.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### felina w.

Sep 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little bach for girls weekend escape. Had everything you need and tidy and clean. The lounge and kitchen is smaller to the pictures but it’s was lovely and cosy. Highly recommend if you’re wanting to be by lake and away from hustle and bustle of main Rotorua town. 

##### felina w.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### David P.

Apr 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Relaxed and quiet.

Great place. Quiet neighbourhood. Good communication from host.

##### David P.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Andre' B.

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

#### Quiet retreat 

This is a very beautiful place,and you can enjoy a break from the rush of life. 

##### Andre' B.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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