[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Millar's Hideaway | Super Cute + Great Lake Views Vacation home in Rotorua with kitchen ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89237200/89237151/3d78998b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89237200/89237151/976af716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89237200/89237151/aeb90104.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89237200/89237151/1f0fa72e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89237200/89237151/63acad4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience tranquility at Millar's Hideaway, where spacious interiors and sunny spots await. Overlooking Lake Okareka with Great Lake views, this retreat boasts a private garden area on the north side of the house with a BBQ and outdoor furniture. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Millar's Hideaway | Super Cute + Great Lake Views Summary: Escape to Millar's Hideaway, a sunny house overlooking stunning Lake Okareka, just a 10-minute drive from Rotorua. This charming single-level holiday home features a private garden with a BBQ and outdoor seating, perfect for couples. Enjoy easy access to the popular Boyes Beach (400m) for swimming and breathtaking lake views. The Space: This single level has has a cozy open plan kitchen, dining and living area which opens out onto the garden. From the living area and garden, you look over the lake which is just a short walk way. Towards the other side of the house, you will find the master bedroom with queen bed, a full bathroom, laundry and an internal access garage. Guest Access: You'll have exclusive access to the entire single-level holiday home, including the cozy open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. Step outside to enjoy the private garden with BBQ and outdoor seating – perfect for relaxing. The master bedroom, full bathroom, laundry facilities, and internal access garage are all for your private use. You also have easy access to Boyes Beach, just a short walk away. The Neighborhood: Millar's Hideaway is perfectly positioned for exploring the natural beauty of Lake Okareka. You're just a stone's throw from Boyes Beach (400m), ideal for a refreshing swim or simply soaking up the sun. The immediate neighborhood is tranquil, offering a peaceful escape while still being conveniently close to Rotorua's attractions. For dining and shopping, a short drive will take you to Rotorua, where you'll find a variety of options to suit your tastes. Enjoy the serenity of the lake and the charm of the surrounding area – a perfect base for your Rotorua adventures. Getting Around: Conveniently located, Millar's Hideaway offers easy access for those travelling by car. Free parking is available, with a garage for your use and additional street parking. The property is approximately a 20-minute drive from Rotorua Airport (ROT). Please note that public transport is limited in the immediate area. The city centre of Rotorua, offering more comprehensive transport options and services, is a short 10-minute drive away. This makes exploring the region's attractions, including the famous Polynesian Spa and Redwood Forest, simple and straightforward. Interaction with Guests: We're available by phone, message or email during your stay. If you need personal assistance, we can stop in so just let us know. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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: 807 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85250000/85247300/85247239/b52610ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kundaniwas | Lake Okareka Tiny House + Lake Views Lake Okareka - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=85247239&PinnedHotelID=85247239&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37956600/37956561/e35125b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Holiday Hideaway near the Lake Lake Okareka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 251 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=37956561&PinnedHotelID=37956561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111890000/111885700/111885658/7443dfe0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Boat Shed | Lake Okareka Lake Okareka - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=111885658&PinnedHotelID=111885658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 ### Property is also known as 67355632dcdd47000f48dc90 ## About the area Lake Okareka, a neighborhood in Rotorua, is home to this vacation home. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Polynesian Spa and Buried Village. Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron are also worth visiting. [Visit our Rotorua travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua.dx6048125) [View more Vacation homes in Rotorua](https://www.expedia.ca/Rotorua-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6048125-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.16805%2C176.34538&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5glsZ4fgGh4jTLK9aEORMMa_ZSE=) Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty ### What's nearby - Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive - 5.3 km - Polynesian Spa - 14 min drive - 10.6 km - Tamaki Maori Village - 14 min drive - 11.0 km - Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 15 min drive - 11.0 km - Skyline Rotorua - 20 min drive - 15.6 km ### Getting around - Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 16 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Pataka Kai - ‬15 min drive - ‪Dak Jib Korean Fried Chicken - ‬14 min drive - ‪geyser cafe - ‬14 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Millar's Hideaway | Super Cute + Great Lake Views pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Millar's Hideaway | Super Cute + Great Lake Views? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Millar's Hideaway | Super Cute + Great Lake Views? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Millar's Hideaway | Super Cute + Great Lake Views located? > Located in Lake Okareka, this vacation home is steps from Lake Okareka, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tikitapu and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Lake Rotokakahi 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 ## Millar's Hideaway | Super Cute + Great Lake Views Reviews 9.8 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### iain c. Mar 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property with a short walk to a beautiful lake We loved our stay at Millar’s Hideaway with the proximity to Rotorua and the short walk to the beautiful lake ##### iain c. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine K. Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A quiet stay in Rotorua We loved our stay. We watched beautiful sunrises every morning, and the location was a quick walk to the lake. The bed was super comfortable, and the gardens were well kept. Thank you for making our stay in Rotorua a lovely one. ##### Catherine K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Narelle J. Oct 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Lovely peaceful location. Well equipped home. ##### Narelle J. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike R. Jan 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful private house We were only passing through for a quick night, but beautiful house with gorgeous flowers! Very clean with everything you could need. Great view of the lake. Awesome place! ##### Mike R. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne O. Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful quiet getaway Perfect and the host so helpful it was a very enjoyable peaceful place to stay and would recommend it and would definitely stay again ##### Joanne O. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James G. Jan 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely retreat Millar's Hideaway is a super place! Clean, bright, surrounded by beautiful grounds and in a quiet neighborhood. Our neighborhood walks and the longer walks around the lake were both excellent.And while it's a mountain lake retreat home, it's also super convenient to Rotorua. Highly recommended! ##### James G. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hilda P. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Very comfortable and well equipped home in a lovely and peaceful location. ##### Hilda P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas M. Feb 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location close to lake This was a beautiful location overlooking Lake Okareka, with a quiet beach just a couple of hundred metres away. A place to relax and explore, a short drive from Rotorua but without the smell and the crowds! The only fault was illegible oven dials (looked up online) and a personal dislike of the rather orange floor….. but that didn’t detract from a very nice and comfortable stay. ##### Thomas M. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Okareka Hideaway Beautiful quiet cottage with stunning views of the lake. Lovely walks and adventure close by. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Will definitely return very private quiet place lovely views of lake ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian U. Jan 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for 2 people, excellent location Loved the place, has everything you need for a relaxing stay and more. Found the large garage very useful to keep the boat ready for an early morning fishing trip. We will be back for sure. ##### Christian U. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel M. Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good and clean We had a problem with the BBQ. We communicated with the owner and he replied after a few hours. ##### Daniel M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike A. Dec 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal at lake okareka We choose this property for the location and size as we didn't want to stay in Rotorua central. And the location and property was ideal for us. One bedroom, big livingroom/kitchen,bathroom and toilet. Very well equipped. Nice and quiet and the view from the lounge is absolutely beautiful. We would stay there again. ##### Mike A. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10 DAYS IN PARADISE It is difficult to adequately describe our stay at Millar's Hideaway. The setting is spectacular, beautifully landscaped to blend seamlessly with the natural scenery with beautiful views from every window in the home. The home itself is designed and perfectly appointed with every amenity for beauty, comfort, and easy living. Millar's Hideaway is so well located! It is just across the road from beautiful Lake Okeraka within 15 minutes of Rotorua's town center. We loved every minute of our ten-day stay and were very sad to have to leave! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenna M. Sep 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Spot and Homey Atmosphere Kia Ora! We loved our visit to New Zealand and our stay in Lake Okareka. We were here to celebrate and witness our friends' wedding; the location was beautiful and the small house was just what we needed for the two of us. I loved the nook with benches to soak up the sun with morning coffee and it was a short walk down to the lake. We were busy enough with wedding events and others in the area, but if we had more time to hang out at the Lake, it would have been nice to find some water activities (kayaks, paddleboards, etc.). We appreciated all that was available in the home and it seemed clean from what we could tell. I appreciated the fan for the bedroom as I read in other reviews the bedroom can get stuffy even with the A/C unit on. Thank you for a wonderful stay - no complaints and thank you for the provided tea and coffee packets! ##### Jenna M. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara T. Mar 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous Views, pretty hot The pictures don't do justice to how beautiful the view is from this house. There is a lake a short walk away and Rotorua is about 15-20 minutes drive away. Everything was clean and stocked when we arrived with comfy fur blankets and a usable washing machine. The only downside to this location was that it was not very well ventilated. There was a wall mounted AC/heater unit but it wouldn't reach the bedroom well so it got very warm at night (we used the provided stand fan to help counter this). There were no vents on the windows (this seemed typical for NZ) so opening them overnight would have let in a lot of bugs. It probably would have been more comfortable to stay at during wintertime but I think the views and location were definitely worth it. ##### Tamara T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey D. Apr 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Okareka Get-Away Easy clean and no fuss house to stay in with alcove seats to enjoy the lake view and a gorgeous lake settlement to explore ##### Tracey D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry S. Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway Close to town but so relaxing. ##### Jerry S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### grant h. Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### grant h. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Fiona H. Oct 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Millars Hideaway Rotorua This was a lovely place to stay for our time in Rotorua. Close to everything including the Living Village and The Redwood Treetops walk ##### Fiona H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### JANE V. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### JANE V. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### pauline M. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hauora (wellbeing) Getaway A most delightful 8 night Getaway. Heating was very adequate for a winter stayover, bed was very warm and comfortable, Loved the luxrious throws. Comfortable seating. All amentitaties were thoughtfully appointed, views of the lake and bush were quiet and relaxing. Thank you for sharing Millars Hideaway. ##### pauline M. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradford C. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Good ##### Bradford C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen T. Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place to stay We had an absolutely fantastic stay, the location, outlook and presentation of the home was all beautiful. So close to Rotorua, Redwoods and activities. We loved our stay and would love to return again, horse riding, MTB and relaxing, amazing! ##### Jen T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023