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7.8

Good

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Lake view

Explore the area

Rotoma, Bay Of Plenty

Lake Rotoma1 min walk
Lake Rotoiti9 min drive
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)25 min drive
Lake Tarawera63 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, cosy bach. Well equipped kitchen. The separate outside bedrooms gave every one space and privacy. The lake was b...

Sarah R.

Dec 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (right)

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (left)

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4 (separate studio)

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

In the main house and only one bathroom Please note this

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

A beautiful home away from home on the lake

Kick back and relax at the' Bach on Lakefront property. Restful and healing place for those needing to get away from the city.
Sitting on the gorgeous Golden Mile, the baches consist of a modernized dwelling and two separate sleepouts' that add class. Set on a large section (1171m2 more or less) the property has heaps of room for extra campervans, petanque, glam campers, kayaks, boats, and much more!! Just spill out on the large deck. This is bound to attract the water lovers, with its proximity to a unique trout fishing experience, the local boat ramp, hot pools (5kms up the road), and cool drinks at the Old Trout Cafe

Property manager

Reshmi Fox

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lake Rotoma

Located in Lake Rotoma, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools and Awakeri Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

Rotoma, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

Lake Rotoma - 1 min walk
Lake Rotoiti - 9 min drive
Polynesian Spa - 34 min drive
Skyline Rotorua - 38 min drive
Lake Tarawera - 63 min drive

Getting around

Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rotoma Takeaway & Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful home away from home on the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful home away from home on the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful home away from home on the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful home away from home on the lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Rotoma and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Rotoehu and Lake Rotoiti. Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa and Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools are also within 16 miles (25 km).

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Zainal A.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

cleanilness

overall property very dirty

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

26 Dec 2023

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

Cosy bach

Lovely, cosy bach. Well equipped kitchen. The separate outside bedrooms gave every one space and privacy. The lake was beautiful to look at and swim in. A really peaceful retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Aimee W.

14 Nov 2023

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

Great Location

Heaps of room and the view is fab. Stayed in the house a few times now.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

23 Oct 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhysa D.

3 Oct 2023

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

pleasant stay

Great house and location, lovely people

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siva P.

19 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Wonderful Stay!

Absolutely wonderful stay we had with a bunch of 9 friends. Had all the amenities needed for cooking and heaters were present in all the rooms also with stunning views of the lake itself. Communication could have been better. Overall a best stay at an affordable price

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Dean A.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult getaway

Great location had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

louise T.

5 Mar 2023

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

The place was discusting

I want money back all of it please

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Priya S.

26 Feb 2023

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

Property location was great, loved our stay

Location was perfect, right across the road from the lake. Host was responsive. We had a great time. Property is old so some TLC is required.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Courtney P.

23 Feb 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Locked out, No sheets and towels for a $75 linen fee

On arrival the access instructions were not provided and we found ourselves locked out for about an hour. Fortunately the property owner was quick to message back and apologetic. The property description does not have clear instructions with regard to linen provision, I checked this prior to packing to come to the property but I had been charged a $75 linen fee on top of cleaning and service fees so assumed that linen sheets and towels would be provided. These were not provided and covid was given as the reason. The linen fee was not refunded. The property is in a great location but the house and outbuildings are quite damp and have a strong damp smell. We made the most of this stay but overall the experience was poor and the house was clean and tidy but not a great value stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Maree G.

2 Feb 2023

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

Relaxing stay at gorgeous location

Waking up to gorgeous views across the lake so special. Easy access for swimming and watersports.Large covered outdoor area perfect for wet weather. Having the sleepouts great for older family giving everyone their own space.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Michael W., Cambridge

29 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Typical kiwi bach

Good little bach nice & close to the lake. Great for families, with seperate sleeping areas which was good for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

25 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful location, house fits whanau well

Great week at the lake, rained mostly but lots of room for everyone to spread out, play games and /or sleep lol

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

3 Jan 2023

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

Perfect spot

Awesome property located in the perfect location along the golden mile. We moored the boat right in front of the property whilst our stay and only had to walk across the road whenever we wanted to take it out. Fantastic!!!! Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Manouchehr P.

22 Nov 2022

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

It was amazing

Everything was good, the view , barbecue, there was enough space, so on. There were two problems 1- the toilet was not cleaned. 2- the water in the shower was too hot that made it almost unusable. Other things were good.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Shona M.

17 Oct 2022

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

Rainy getaway

Closeness to the lake is great. Shame the weather was so bad we couldn't enjoy it. Would do it again though

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhysa D.

29 Aug 2022

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

lake rotama

lovely place to stay a pity we were working so didnt really get to enjoy the area

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Nikesh S.

18 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Fun

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jaimie P.

26 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Perfect location for a family boating weekend. Loved the easy access to beach and proximity to boat ramp. On arrival, property was not as clean as expected and didn't realize 2 of the bedrooms had such low ceilings. The curtains on these rooms also kept falling off. During our stay the door got jammed and was really impressed by owners response, someone turned up next day to help resolve it. Overall good stay. Thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn C.

26 Apr 2022

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

Great little community

We had a very relaxing stay. The location directly across from the lake was superb. We joined the little community for their ANZAC service, everyone was so welcoming. The bedroom set up suits having teens as the rooms are outside. We needed to boil the water as it is pumped directly from the lake. All in all a restful stay. We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Makayla H.

20 Apr 2022

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

Holiday getaway

Beautiful home with pleanty of space. loved the Kayaks and being able to go kayaking around the lake early in the morning.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rory M., Gisborne

21 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lake Rotoma stay.

We enjoyed our stay here. The photos online don't show enough of how beautiful this place is. Its great for big families or even groups of friends or adults The lake is just across the road with a boat ramp 5 minutes down there road. Plenty of space for tents and gazebos. It could do with another bathroom or toilet. but overall we loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Murray P.

11 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Break at the lake

Great location and stunning view down the lake. Nice surprise to have upgraded tv and bbq from what was shown on bookabach.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Matthew S.

14 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

50/50 experience

On arrival i was taken back by only ONE bedroom inside the house and the other three outside. Was charged a cleaning fee + a linen fee only to find no linen I messaged the owner to get told the linen fee was for the duvets he needs to change there ad to reflect what they are offering. The clothes dry was missing and as it was raining most of the week we were there I again was disappointed the owner told me it was stolen but who knows. The place is nice and has a great outlook but if you have kids under 15 I don’t think I would book it. Or the weather is not good you get wet going to the bathroom any time of day also only one key so you have to leave the back door unlocked at night so the people in the other three bedroom/sleep outs can get in the house to use the bathroom. Overall I think it’s good the owner just needs to improve on there ad so the right expectations are set when you book the place

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Bianca P.

14 Feb 2022

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

Great stay

Second time staying at this property and absolutely loved it again. The layout works well for our group.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Reshmi Fox

We are a group of friends that love this place and wanted to have a place of our own. Some of us do not own a property apart from this Property. I had a dream of having a community place where my friends and I can go, chill and spend time with each other and call it our own. We made this a reality and love this place so we would like to invite people to enjoy this lakefront property as much as we do. We donate our bach to people who are in need to take their loved ones who are sick and from some of the feedback, they have found the lake to be very healing for them. I would like to continue and donate to more to people who need respite and can contact me directly so that we can help families and get families together. We would love to help those that truly need help and healing or recovering from illness.

Why they chose this property

This is a unique lakeside property where there is nothing but zen time. If you are a water lover the lake is just perfect for those quick swim and sports. This can accommodate up to 10 people, unfortunately due to regulation only has one kitchen and bathroom but we have plans to extend and to accommodate another bathroom in the future.

What makes this property unique

We help those who need help in the community. We donate to those seeking respite and recovering from illness since our purchase of this property. We take pride in our charity work that this property allows us to do. The property has played a part in Home schooling up to 10 children and allowed respite for sufferers from illnesses.