Title: Lake Okareka, family friendly home, the best holiday location NZ has to offers. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Lake Okareka, family friendly home, the best holiday location NZ has to offers. Vacation home in Rotorua with kitchen and fireplace ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111630000/111622000/111621971/8cd04807.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111630000/111622000/111621971/c3529fef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111630000/111622000/111621971/e71a7cc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111630000/111622000/111621971/a8f66f14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111630000/111622000/111621971/e14f4bba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lake Okareka, family friendly home, the best holiday location NZ has to offers. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Lake Okareka, family friendly home, the best holiday location NZ has to offers. Escape to The Calder Cottage, the charming lakefront cottage with breathtaking Lake Okareka and Mount Tarawera views. Discover the tranquil retreat at our beautifully renovated six-sleeper, three-bedroom, two-bathroom holiday home, nestled in the serene beauty of Lake Okareka, just 9 km from Rotorua. With its charming cottage-style decor and modern comforts, this is the ideal destination for families or groups of friends seeking relaxation and adventure. Key Features: Stunning Views: The spacious covered deck offers spectacular vistas of Lake Okareka and Mount Tarawera, perfect for unwinding or dining alfresco. Fully Equipped Kitchen: Cook up a storm with all the essentials, including a Nespresso coffee machine for your morning brew. Comfort and Convenience: A bright living space, washing machine, and tumble dryer ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Ample Parking: Large, flat section with off-road parking for your boat, trailer, and vehicles. Garage Access: Secure garage space for bikes and outdoor gear to keep everything safe and organised. Outdoor Paradise: There is direct access to Lake Okareka for water activities and scenic walks on track around the lake (approximately 10 km). Nearby biking trails are available for cycling enthusiasts. Discover Nearby Attractions: The cottage is located only 1 km from the beautiful Blue Lake and the Boyes Beach Reserve—a popular spot for swimming, fishing, picnicking, and children's playground—and 4.3 km from the historic Buried Village, near Rotorua's famous Redwood Forest and Treewalk. Whether you're looking to relax by the lake or explore the area's stunning natural beauty and cultural attractions, this holiday home is your perfect sanctuary. Book your getaway today and experience everything this enchanting location has to offer! Please note: This is a peaceful retreat with strict adherence to the noise curfew at 10:00 p.m. The cottage has no fireworks policy, as the area is blessed with indigenous bird life and a rescue centre in close proximity. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Garden - Local artist showcase - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48910000/48904600/48904504/dd068189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Okareka Lakestay - Sleeps 8 - close to lake. 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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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.17552,176.34679&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Cg%7EgFmvis%60%40%3FU%3FO%3FU%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40U%40QBQBUBQBQBSDSBQDQDQBQDQDQFSDQFQDQFQFOFQFQFOFQHOHMFQHOHOHMHOHOHOJIHOJMHMJKJMJMJKJKLKJKJKLKJILKLGJMLGLILGLILGLENILELILENELENELENELENCNELANCNANCLANCN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBLDNDLDNDNDLDLDLHNDLHLDLFLHLFLHLFLLJFLJLHJJJJLJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJNHHHNHNJNHLHNFNHPFLHNFPFNFPHPDNFPFPDPFPDRDPDPDPBPDPDPBRBRBPBPBTBP%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FN%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAPATANATAPCTAPCRCRCRCPCRCPEREPCPEPEPEPEPGRENGRGPENIPGPGNGPINGLIPGNILINKNILINIJKNILKLKLKJKLKHKJKLMJKJKJMFMLKFMJMHMFMHMHMFMDMHODMFMDMFODODMBOFMDO%40MDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOAMEOGMCOEMEOGMEMGMEOIMEMGMIMIMGMIKKMGMMKGMKKKKKMMKKKIKMKMKKIMKMIOKKIOIMIOIOIMIOGQIMIOGQGOGQGQGOGQESGOESGQEQEQCQEQEQCSEQCSCQCSCSCSAQAUCQAUAOAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GzIRz3yMZZnCflRqeYlOVT6THtI=) Rotorua, Bay of Plenty #### What's nearby - Lake Okareka - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Lake Tikitapu - 4 min drive - 2.5 km - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 7 min drive - 5.7 km - Polynesian Spa - 13 min drive - 11.0 km - Skyline Rotorua - 21 min drive - 15.9 km #### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬13 min drive - ‪Dak Jib Korean Fried Chicken - ‬15 min drive - ‪Pataka Kai - ‬16 min drive - ‪Rotorua Club Inc - ‬16 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Okareka, family friendly home, the best holiday location NZ has to offers. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is Lake Okareka, family friendly home, the best holiday location NZ has to offers. located? > Located in Lake Okareka, this vacation home is steps from Lake Okareka, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tikitapu and Lake Rotokakahi. Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Buried Village are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Okareka, family friendly home, the best holiday location NZ has to offers. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### pip w. Feb 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute house, excellent location, fun family getaway, quiet and beautiful Very relaxing vibe. Clean. Excellent for families. Play area. Very close walking distance to notes beach. We loved it. 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