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

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Stunning views of Lake Rotoma from all over the property.
The quintessential Kiwi Bach.  Outdoor eating area under the trees.
The all weather deck with PVC blinds for cosy relaxing.
Terrace/patio
Enjoy meals, cards or just chilling out around the deck table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 790 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rotoma, Rotorua
  • Lake Rotoma
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Rotoiti
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lake Tarawera
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
In accordance with Bookabach policy you are required to leave the property as you find it.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Lake Rotoma

Located in Lake Rotoma, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake Rotoma and Lake Rotoehu reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waimangu Cauldron and Longridge Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Racing Rotorua, or consider a night out at Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Rotoma, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoma - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 33 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 45 min drive - 45.4 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

Frequently asked questions

Is THE WOW FACTOR Paradise found, all the home comforts at stunning Lake Rotoma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE WOW FACTOR Paradise found, all the home comforts at stunning Lake Rotoma?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE WOW FACTOR Paradise found, all the home comforts at stunning Lake Rotoma?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE WOW FACTOR Paradise found, all the home comforts at stunning Lake Rotoma located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lake Rotoma and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Rotoehu and Lake Rotoiti. Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa and Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Odile G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Endroit paisible et maison avec tout le confort
Maison tout confort au bord du lac !Nous y avons passé un très agréable séjour de 3 jours avec un couple d'amis. Accès et procédure d'arrivée très facile et souple.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place!
We loved staying in your beautiful and cozy holiday home. It’s such a clean, tranquil and wonderful spot. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem of a spot
The house had beautiful views and was an easy walk down the driveway to a nice beach area. Loved the nearby Soda Springs. Truly relaxing holiday at a fantastic spot. Surrounded by bush and birds but still sunny. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamish O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
3rd time we have stayed.love the new bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fionna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding Stay
Lovely setting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Edgars L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rotoma Lake stay
Great stay, very comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maraea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

About the host

Hosted by THE GLASSEHOUSE

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We are a retired couple who are passionate about this district and Lake Rotoma in particular and enjoy sharing it with others.

Why they chose this property

It is uniquely peaceful, really well equipped for long or short stays.
We are located approximately 1 km from the Whakatane end of the lake.

What makes this property unique

Just a short drive to popular cafe, store, garage, boat-ramps. Midway to Rotorua and Whakatane. Just an hour from popular Tauranga and Mount Manganui.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests