Title: Okere Lakehouse Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Okere Lakehouse Retreat Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88430000/88429100/88429002/22388bf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88430000/88429100/88429002/33a6b111.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88430000/88429100/88429002/3896c683.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88430000/88429100/88429002/ba603a84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88430000/88429100/88429002/d189cf25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled among native bush and birdlife, Okere Lakehouse Retreat offers a serene escape. With kayaks to explore Lake Rotoiti and a private dock for mooring your boat or jet ski, the lake is at your doorstep. Enjoy alfresco dining on the wraparound deck with BBQ and outdoor furniture. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 142799 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Okere Lakehouse Retreat Okere Lakehouse Retreat is a stunning architectural holiday home, with breathtaking lake views inside and out and native bush and birdlife all around. Modern, spacious and private, the house accommodates up to 14 guests. The lake is a short walk from the house, via a private tree lined walkway (2 minute stroll). There’s even a dock for mooring your boat/jet ski. Explore lake Rotoiti on the kayaks provided or take the water taxi to the local hot pools. Rotorua is only 20 minutes away Okere Oasis offers privacy and space and is well suited for both small and large groups. This expansive home is split over three levels, offering 4 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 modern bathrooms, comfortably sleeping up to 14 guests (maximum 10 adults recommended). The mezzanine sitting room and open plan kitchen, dining and living areas are all cleverly designed to capture the breathtaking lake vista. These areas open on to a wraparound deck, complete with BBQ and outdoor furniture, just perfect for alfresco dining. The master bedroom on the top floor is generously sized and contains a kitchenette, office desk and ensuite bathroom with corner spa bath. Also on this level is a mezzanine floor with two fold out sofa beds and the most majestic lake views. On the main living level there are two king bedrooms, each with ensuite, and both opening out on to the elevated lake facing deck. On the lower level is an oversized open plan room with 4 single beds, a ping pong table and bifold doors which lead out to a patio and grass area. There's also a designer bathroom complete with freestanding bathtub on this lower level. A custom built staircase will lead you from the house to the lake via a short native bush track. Down here you’ll find a grassy reserve on the waters edge. So bring the boat or jet ski, or use the kayaks provided to explore and adventure on Lake Rotoiti. A must do in the area is the Manupirua Hot Spring Pools in the middle of the lake - - accessed only by boat or water taxi. For those needing to stay connected we have WIFI, Alexa, and multiple large screen smart TV’s. The kitchen is well equipped with quality appliances and there's even a basketball hoop in the front yard. For warmth in winter we have a wood burning fireplace in the living room, two heat pumps, several portable heaters, and extra blankets. Okere Falls is home to several nature walks and waterfalls, white water rafting, Rotorua Zip Lines and the ever popular Okere Falls Cafe and Store. The redwood forest (home to some of the worlds best mountain biking trails) is only 15 minutes away, and Rotorua city is an easy 20 minute drive. Guests have exclusive use of the entire property. The property is located in the small lakeside suburb of Okere Falls. Home to nature walks and waterfalls, white water rafting, paddleboarding with glowworms, Rotorua Zip Lines and the popular Okere Falls Store and Cafe. Take a short stroll to the waterfalls and then stop off at the Okere Store for food and drinks afterwards. An easy 20 minute drive will have you in the heart of Rototua City, where there's an abundance of attractions, from geothermal wonderlands and hot pools, to luge rides and world class mountain biking trails. See our guide book for recommendations on must do activities. Okere Falls Store/Cafe - 2 minute drive/15 minute walk Rotorua Airport - 12 minutes Supermarket - 15 minutes Rotorua City - 20 minutes Redwood forest - 15 minutes Mount Maunganui beach - 45 minutes There is plenty of off-street parking at the property, including room for a boat and trailer. The nearest boat ramp is Otaramarae, just 2 minutes away. Boats can be moored at the property's private jetty. The house can sleep up to 14 The house configuration is as follows: Top floor: \- King bed in the master bedroom. Ensuite off master bedroom. \- 2x sofa beds in the open mezannine area (note this area can't be closed off- please refer to listing photos). Middle floor: \- 2x King bedrooms, each with their own ensuites \- Kitchen, dining, living, main entry, wraparound deck Lower floor: \- 4x single beds \- Ping pong table We have a strict no party policy here. Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am. As a guest, you acknowledge any loss and/or damage to the property will result in a charge or charges for repair and/or replacement value. No parties or events No additional guests Quiet hours 10pm-7am ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart speaker - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,799 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118830000/118823400/118823388/0ecdc9d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Okere Lake House - Lakefront with Private Jetty Okere Falls - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=118823388&PinnedHotelID=118823388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119603700/119603649/d7c930de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Luxury at Okere Falls Lake Rotoiti Rotorua - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=119603649&PinnedHotelID=119603649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91900000/91893300/91893258/e71f3d51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tamaki Lakehouse Rotorua Ngongotaha - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $462 CA $670 total includes taxes & fees Nov 13 - Nov 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=91893258&PinnedHotelID=91893258&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96750000/96746500/96746454/45b3cd14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Middle | Lakefront with Private Jetty Rotoiti Forest - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=96746454&PinnedHotelID=96746454&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111500000/111497500/111497463/e2974819.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lake House | Stunning Views + Private Jetty Okere Falls - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=111497463&PinnedHotelID=111497463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109523300/109523276/646f3749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aroha Te Taumata | Great Lake Views & Spa Pool Kawaha Point - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=109523276&PinnedHotelID=109523276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33734300/33734245/74227041.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Thermal Adventure | Thermally Heated Plunge Pool Springfield - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.4 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=33734245&PinnedHotelID=33734245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95740000/95733700/95733631/62360eb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ~ the hunting huts~ a fresh take on the kiwi bach, perfect for 2 - 12 guests! 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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 275163 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.02282,176.34999&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:pm%60gFmjjs%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40O%40S%40SBQ%40UBQBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBSDQDQDQDQFSDOFSFMDQHSFMFQFOHOFQHMHOFOHMJOHMHOHOJKHOJKJMJMJIJOJKJKLKJILKJKLIJKLGLILILGLILGLILENILELELINCLENCNELENCLENANANCLCNANCNAN%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40NBL%40NBNBN%40L%40NDNBLDNDLBNDLBNHLDLDLHNDLHLFLHLFLHLHJFLJLHJJLJJHJJJJLJJNJHJLJJHLJNHJJNHNHLHNHLHNHNFLHNHPFNFPFLFRFPFLDRFNDRFPDPDPDPBRDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBP%40T%40N%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FN%3FT%3FPATAPATAPATCPARARCPCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCPEREPEPGPEPGPERGLGPGPGNGPGNIPINGLININILINILINKNIJKLINKJKJKJKNMJKJKJKHMJKJMHMHKHMHMFMHMHMFMHODMFMDMDOHMDODMBODMDO%40OFM%40O%40OBO%40MBOBO%40O%3FM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FO%3FOAOCOCMAOCOAOAMGOAMEOEOCMEOEMIMEMEOGMEMIMGMIMIMGMIMIKIMIKKMKKIMKKKKKKOKKKKKOKKIMKKIOIOIMKOIMGOIOIMGSIMGOGQGOIQEQGMGSEQGQEQEQEQESCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCQASCSASASAQAUAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FO%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zoYmKP6Bv1VV2-SaPDN2FnX2m2o=) Okere Falls, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Lake Rotoiti - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 14 min drive - 13.9 km - Polynesian Spa - 24 min drive - 23.2 km - Mitai Maori Village - 27 min drive - 28.0 km - Skyline Rotorua - 27 min drive - 28.4 km #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Robert Harris Coffee Roasters - ‬16 min drive - ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive - ‪Terrace Airside - ‬16 min drive - Noodle Canteen - ‪The Trout & Badger - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Okere Lakehouse Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Okere Lakehouse Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Okere Lakehouse Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Okere Lakehouse Retreat located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Rotoiti and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Okere Falls Scenic Reserve. Lake Rotorua and Hamurana Springs are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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