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THE WOW FACTOR Paradise found, all the home comforts at stunning Lake Rotoma

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 790 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Rotoma, Rotorua
  • Lake Rotoma
    1 min walk
  • Lake Rotoehu
    7 min drive
  • Lake Rotoiti
    9 min drive
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    25 min drive

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About the area

Lake Rotoma

On lake.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Rotoma and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Rotoehu. Lake Rotoiti is within 9 miles (15 km) and Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoma - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Rotoehu - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 34 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Lake Tarawera - 63 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rotoma Takeaway & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kawerau Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Town & Country Autos - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

THE WOW FACTOR Paradise found, all the home comforts at stunning Lake Rotoma

We have had this property for over 20 years and now is the time to share it with you.
Everything to make your holiday relaxing is at hand. Set up for year round occupancy; a cozy log-fire in the spacious lounge/dining room for those winter get-away's or open the bi-fold doors to let the summer breezes through. Relax on the huge deck which has PVC blinds allowing for year round living.
Plenty of lawn for fun and games, when it gets too hot send the kids to the tree hut they'll love it.
The trout fishing on Rotoma is legendary. Try fly fishing off the shore or take the boat out in the early morning and watch them jump.
Wake to the morning bird-song, bring the cuppa' back to bed and watch the boats and skiers enjoy the still morning waters over the lake.
To keep you occupied there is TV (who needs it on holiday - but it's there for those occasional wet days) , stereo, games and plenty of books.
We have just installed a new kitchen, bathroom and outside loo.
Maximum number guests is 7.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave. Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels)

Property manager

THE GLASSEHOUSE

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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THE WOW FACTOR Paradise found, all the home comforts at stunning Lake Rotoma Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hamish O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest & recovery
Beautiful home, beautiful views. Thanks for having us! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the property provided us with everything that we needed - and more. Super clean and tidy, lots of space to relax and just unwind. Lovely recently renovated bathroom, loved the spacious outside space and manicured gardens. Kids enjoyed playing in the tree house, what a lovely addition to keep the little ones entertained. Perfectly equipped kitchen and plenty of space for everyone to sleep. We cant wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

emma c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
3rd time we have stayed.love the new bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fionna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Lovely, relaxing place to stay. Well set up with fantastic garden and views. Will come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
Loved the setting of this bach. Very well placed with great views over the lake and with a beautiful garden to enjoy. Everything you think you might need is there. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Stay
Lovely setting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene S., 9 Tainui Street, Welbourn, New Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay - Top Marks.
Fantastic accommodation. Excellent communication. Everything we needed was there. Quick response When contacting owners. Highly recommended! Thank you for providing a very cozy home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with beautiful views!
This house was really nice. There were a lot of beds which fit our group of 10 people well. The views over the lake were stunning and the communication with the owner went really well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kavendran N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for group stays
We had a great stay here, there was so much room for group meals and just hanging out. We had 9 guys so I was worried about the hot water running out, but that didn't happened at all. The host was also amazingly fast with her reply's to my questions. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Second time staying at the Glassehouse and just as good as I remember, beautiful spot with great access to the lake, house has everything needed and more and has real character. Just adore this place, thank you for having us again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time such a lovely place
This is our second time. It’s such a lively clean property with everything you would ever need. It’s like a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, awesome amenities, very cosy and welcoming. Will definitely be booking a stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edgars L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful bach in a peaceful place with amazing host
+Maureen was the best host ever. Her hospitality was out of this world. And she responded to our messages within minutes, that was unprecedented. And given extraordinary circumstances of our stay (storm), how accommodating she was, it was really moving. Thank you so much! +The bach is sturdy and was an ideal shelter throughout category 3 tropical storm Gabrielle, we didn't feel shaky or scared not once. +Super well equipped. All amenities you could ever need. Great kitchen, washing machine, clothes rack, hair dryer, TV, dining table everything. +Sun room and outside table was so nice to lounge. +Very few spiders and creepy crawlies despite being next to a forest. The house and all its doors, windows, cracks are really well insulated. -Location is nice and secluded, lake Rotomā is amazing (especially the view). But that also means a 30min drive to Rotorua. So nearest food and convenience stores are a bit far away. And driving at dark meant a lot of possums on the road (thankfully we only saw a lot of roadkill, managed to swerve and avoid ourselves). -If there's one super minor thing which was a bit awkward, and can be changed, it's the stationary shower head. It's a bit low, so people of medium height like me (180cm) had to bend to wash my hair. And it's water mixer is a bit awkward as well - strong pressure, only cold water at first and you can't point in away from you, while you're waiting for hot water to start. I'd simply recommend to maybe swap it for a detachable one. But in any case, this was a minor detail not detracting from the experience. +++Overall we loved our stay. Would return again. Thank you so much, Maureen!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark w., Otaki, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Location
The Glasshouse was a stunning location to enjoy a relaxing holiday. Surrounded by native bush and not a neighbour in sight. We were so impressed with the house. The owners thought of everything we could possibly need. Immaculate and well organised. Perfect place to unwind. Will book again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home away from home for a wonderful relaxing break.
Lovely home. Fantastic communication with owners. Relaxing environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing
Such a lovely place with gorgeous views of the lake. We had the most relaxing holiday and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing spot with amazing view
We had a wonderful time staying at Lake Rotoma. The place was in a great location, close enough to the lake for easy access but also off the road which makes it feel very private. The view is stunning and we loved that you could still enjoy it in the evening without getting bitten by rolling down the clear screens in the front area. Overall would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot by the lake
We stayed at the Glassehouse for 4 nights and even though the weather was a lot wetter than usual for January we had an amazing stay. The lake, just across the road, is so clean and quite warm! The house has a lovely garden and view. It is very well equipped and we enjoyed the selection of board games in conservatory room. Would love to come back and stay again another time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rotoma Lake stay
Great stay, very comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maraea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Excellent property. Everything you need for a great holiday either at the house or very close by. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bach and lake
We had a great stay. Loved the bach, layout, artwork, birds, and view! Great communication from Maureen. Only downside is SH30, busy. Can’t do anything about that however.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing spot with beautiful view of lake.
Spacious, full kitchen facilities, very comfortable 3-night stay. An abundance of bird life nearby: tuis, chaffinches, harrier hawks, morepork/ruru (heard), kereru, shining cuckoo (heard), starlings, cormorants, swans, swallows.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Loved every minute of our stay. Communication with Maureen was fantastic and the home was beautifully clean and really well equipped, every detail was catered for. And then the view!! Wow! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy private lake retreat
Despite raining all weekend, the house is setup so well that we still enjoyed ourselves. Especially nice to have the covered deck area. Maureen was very accommodating and great communication. Thanks again, we will be back to enjoy the lake in better weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful!
Wonderful place to stay, incredibly thoughtfully laid out with things you may need for your holiday. Loved it, can't rate highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022