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The Lakehouse on Okareka

Comfort and beauty on the lake edge

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Complimentary cleaning. Fully equipped for self catering. Tennis court and 2 Kayaks.
The Lakehouse on Okareka is a haven of rest and rejuvenation on the shores of one of New Zealand's most beautiful lakes. We provide guests with a true lake edge experience. Sitting literally right on the beach, The Lakehouse has uninterrupted views across the English cottage garden and green front lawn to the lake, with views beyond of native bush, farmland and to Mount Tarawera.

Pets Allowed	Smoking Allowed Inside	Children Allowed
Babies & Infants Allowed	Suitable for Wheelchair Access	Suitable for Elderly or Infirm

Location	Rotorua, New Zealand
Price Range	NZD$ 410.00 to NZD$ 960.00 per night Bookings must be for a minimum of 2 nights
Bedrooms	3 (Sleeps 6)
Beds	Queen: 1 Single: 2 Bunks: 2
Key Locations	Airport: 10.00 km Downtown: 10.00 km Lake: 0.00 km Beach: 0.00 km Skifield: 180.00 km Convention Center: 10.00 km
Ratings	Owner Rating No guest ratings

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The standard price is NZD$ 460.00 per night.

Bookings must be for a minimum of 2 nights

A 25% deposit is required to secure a booking for this property.
Full payment is required if your arrival date is less than 30 night/s from the date of booking.

Weekend rates

Extra charge per night for Friday or Saturday night bookings	NZD$ 0.00
Minimum stay for bookings that include a Friday or Saturday night	2 nights

The following seasonal pricing periods to note are:

From 1 May to 31 July The following terms and conditions apply for this period: No discounts apply for this period	NZD$ 410.00 per night
From 1 August to 30 November The following terms and conditions apply for this period: No discounts apply for this period	NZD$ 960.00 per night

Bedrooms	3 (Sleeps 6)
Living Room:	Comfortably fits 8 people
Dining Room	The dining room comfortably fits 8 people
Bathrooms	There are 1 bathroom/s available
Ensuites	There are 0 ensuite/s available
Toilets	There are 1 toilet/s available
Beds	Queen: 1 Single: 2 Bunks: 2
Noise Level	Very Quiet
Home Category	Self Catering
Facilities Directions	Garden: North Facing Patio: North Facing Balcony: North Facing
Holiday Types	Luxury Romantic Tourist Attractions Relaxing Activity Sight Seeing Family
Home Area	Beach Waterfront Village Countryside Peaceful
Entertainment Equipment	Sound - Radio Television - Video Television - DVD player Sound - CD Player Television-Sky TV Television Plasma Television Flat Screen
IT Communications Equipment	Computer Internet - Dial up Telephone (in & out) Fax Telephone (free local calls only)
Leisure Equipment	Heating - Open Fire Heating - Electric Heating - Wood burner
Household Equipment	Towels/Linen Provided Microwave Clothes Dryer Hair Dryer Iron/Ironing Board Electric Blankets Clothes Washing Machine Kitchen - Fully Equipped
Outside Equipment	Tennis Court Barbeque Outside Lighting Off Street Parking Outdoor Furniture
Views	Mountain Views Panoramic Views Countryside Views Lake Views Garden setting Bush View
Activities Within Walking	Swimming Cycling Sailing Mountain Biking Water Skiing Horse Riding Boat Hire Skiing Wind Surfing Fishing Tennis Climbing Scuba Hiking Kitesurfing Kayaking
Activities Within Driving	Surfing Golf Sports Center Flying Dancing Ice Skating
Attractions Within Walking	Nature Reserve
Attractions Within Driving	Theatre Cinema Shopping Zoo Theme Park Restaurants Food Shop Park Winery

Profile

The Lakehouse is located in a tranquil bay at the end of a peninsula offering total seclusion and facing to the north.
Due to the proximity to Rotorua The Lakehouse is ideal for couples, families and as a corporate executive retreat or for the touring overseas guests.
Enjoy the all year round serenity, solitude and privacy. It will provide an ideal venue for entertainment and is a quality accommodation by the lake edge.

There are many vantage points on the ¾ acre property to sit back and soak up the quiet natural atmosphere. The beach is sheltered and safe for swimming or for parking your boat. The bush clad hills flow to the waters edge where you can paddle in the kayaks while listening to the cicadas, and watch the native tuis and wood pigeons romancing above.
Enjoy our 2 kayaks, dinghy for rowing or use the 8 hp outboard for a spot of fishing for rainbow trout. You may wish to cast a line off the beach or waterfront. Others might like to take up the challenge of a friendly game of tennis.
The house is well appointed to reflect the individual character with the best in furnishings, bedding and amenities.

Whether you are a couple, a family or a larger group of friends you will find our home perfect for your Rotorua holiday.

A beautiful home, arguably the most beautiful lake edge property in Rotorua.

Self catering and complimentary cleaning. The Tennis court provides entertainment followed by a swim in clean lake water, or paddle in the kayaks.
In the winter enjoy the warmth and atmosphere of the open log fire.

Facilities

Feel the warmth from the open log fire
The house is a substantial native weatherboard home with comfort, taste and atmosphere.
The three living areas all have character of their own. There are both formal and informal dining areas supported by a fully equipped kitchen. They all flow onto a sunny veranda with uninterrupted views across the garden and lawn to the beach and lake.

The master bedroom enjoys a queen-sized bed and the room is well suited to the antique walnut dressing table.

The twin bedroom has two single beds and there is a set of bunks in the bunkroom.
All this allows The Lakehouse to be ideal for couples, families and as a corporate executive retreat or for the touring overseas guests.

Other facilities include:

Quality linen supplied including sheets and bath towels
Full laundry facilities
Family bathroom
8 seater formal dining table by the open log fire
SKY TV
DVD
Spacious lounge areas
Fully equipped kitchen for self catering or chef by arrangement
Tea, coffee and standard pantry facilities
Phone, fax, video, stereo and CD player
Sheltered veranda and deck overlooking the gardens to the lake
Private beach - safe for swimming and fly fishing
Tennis court and spacious grounds with luxurious gardens and mature trees frequented by native birds
Safe off-street parking
Barbecue your meals by the arch of roses
Dinghy
2 Kayaks
Petenque set
Trampoline
Complimentary cleaning on departure

Activities

A host of lake based activities: Fishing for Rainbow trout You can literally fly fish from the edge of the property or troll from a boat in the all year round season. A professional fishing guide is available by arrangement. Explore the lake by kayak or dinghy. See the glowworm caves by night, quietly approach native water bird life, or just paddle about. Water ski from the 2 ski lanes (Nearby launching ramp and petrol) (Jet skis are not encouraged on this lake). Sail your yacht or windsurf across the glistening waves. Private beach provides safe swimming. The sheltered nature of the lake provides generally calm conditions. Enjoy diving off the pontoon. Trampoline Great for the kids Tennis Enjoy your own private court. Entertain friends Play a game of petenque or croquet on the lawn. Picnic on the lake edge lawn with a bottle of wine, cheese and crackers while you watch the kids play in the sun warmed water. Bush walking, or stroll on the farm around the lake edge on a nearby walkway track. Meander and relax about the established gardens around the property. We recommend a day trip of fishing on trout rivers or other fishing lakes with a professional fishing guide who has his favourite spots. You're just over the hill from Rotorua and all that this visitor and tourist Mecca of New Zealand has to offer. Capture the Spirit of Rotorua. Activities include: Thermal areas and hot pools. Maori culture & Hangi. Fishing & Kayaking. White water rafting & Jet boating. Floatplane & Helicopter flights. Skydiving. Gondola & the Luge. Walks and 4 Wheel drive safaris. Horse riding & Mountain biking. Wildlife parks & Farm shows. Rotorua Museum. Golfing.

Location

Directions from Rotorua City - Ten minutes travel by car. Distance is 12km Travel east out of Rotorua from Fenton Street onto Te Ngae Road. Turn right at the first round-a-bout onto Tarawera Road. This will take you into the country travelling toward Lakes Okareka and Tarawera, Blue and Green Lakes and the Buried Village. At the Blue Lake Motor Camp turn left into Okareka Loop Road. Turn right into Acacia Road. Drive to the end of Acacia Road to the cul-de-sac, where you will find on the right Number 95, The Lakehouse on Okareka. Owners: Martin & Leigh Caughey