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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81055 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

With a stay at this vacation home in Rotorua (Ngongotaha), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Polynesian Spa and Lake Rotorua. .This vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Agrodome and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Agroventures.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mitai Maori Village - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 20 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 26 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Izumi Japanese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Dynasti - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪BurgerFuel - ‬9 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.

Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts

Set right on the edge of Lake Rotorua, Edgewater Escape is a cosy 3-bedroom retreat with a private jetty, kayaks, and expansive lake views from almost every room. Located in a quiet residential area, just 10-15 mins from Rotorua City, it’s the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.

🌟 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Direct lake access with private jetty and kayaks
• Expansive deck for BBQs and alfresco dining
• Spacious backyard leading to the lake
• 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom
• Log fireplace, heat pumps, HRV and A/C
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi
• Quiet location close to trout fishing, walking tracks and attractions

🛏 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 6-8)
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: 2x Single beds
• Living Room: 1x Sofa bed (in closable lounge - ideal for 1-2 guests)

🚽 BATHROOMS
• Bathroom 1: shower, toilet and basin

🍽 LIVING AND DINING
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Open-plan lounge and dining with lake views
• Large covered deck with BBQ and outdoor seating
• Cosy fireplace plus heat pump
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi

🌊 LAKESIDE LIVING
• Private jetty - perfect for fishing or swimming
• 2x kayaks provided with life jackets
• Big backyard - ideal for kids or a picnic by the lake
• Walk to Waiteti Stream - world-class trout fishing nearby
• Scenic lakeside trail to Ngongotahā Village

📍 LOCATION AND DISTANCES
• Ngongotahā Village: 2 min drive / 20 min walk
• Rotorua City Centre: 10-15 min drive
• Redwood Forest / Treewalk: 15-18 min drive
• Skyline Gondola, Luge & Zorb: 10-12 min drive
• Canopy Tours / Native Bush Ziplining: 10 min drive
• Polynesian Spa / Geothermal Attractions: 15 min drive
• Rotorua Airport: 20 min drive

Bus stop on the street and taxi, and Ubers available

☕ ESSENTIALS
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi
• All linens provided
• Combination Washing machine/dryer
• Heat pump and A/C in living and master bed
• Portable heaters in bedrooms
• Fireplace (with supplied firewood)
• Coffee, tea and sugar provided.

🏡 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Exclusive use of the entire property
• Host available by phone or email during your stay
• Off-street parking for 2-3 vehicles
• No parties or loud gatherings - located in a quiet lakeside setting
• Quiet hours 10pm-7am
• Outdoor security cameras
• Unfenced lake access - please supervise children at all times
• Lake midges can be about in spring and summer - harmless and non-biting, but drawn to lights at dusk
No parties or events
Quiet hours 10pm - 7am
No smoking or vaping
No additional guests
The person making the booking must stay at the property
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,055 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No parties or events Quiet hours 10pm - 7am No smoking or vaping No additional guests The person making the booking must stay at the property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Edgewater Escape Rotorua
Edgewater Escape Private vacation home
Edgewater Escape Private vacation home Rotorua
275148

Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was cosy and the location peaceful away from the bustle of the busy town. The aspect looking over the lake and watching the sunrise was very special and it was nice to have the deck to relax and enjoy this lovely space.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property - comfortably snd tastefully furnished with amazing views of the lake. We lived rhe outdoor deck.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house on a quiet street right on the lake. Enjoyed everything about it. Perfect location to get to nearby activities as well. Good communication with owners as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lakefront property

Great place to stay in Rotorua with fantastic lake access
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This house is a perfect location for a few days in Rotorua. Great communication with the host, everything was exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

We really enjoyed our 4 night stay. We were able to use the kayaks a couple of times and enjoyed the quiet location of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on the lake

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Relaxing and private. Very quite location with great access to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure Gold

really loved our week staying here. great location and well appointed property it was perfect and just what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax

Clean and close to all amenities. Gorgeous view!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house seemed a little more dated than the pictures online. The outside deck had spider webs everywhere. The views are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Happy chilling and catching up with friends in a lovely space. Loved the look out to the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house is clean, beds are comfortable, kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of space. The view is amazing and the use of the kayaks was greatly appreciated. Stunning indoor/outdoor living. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing weekend away!

Beautiful location, so peaceful and relaxing being right next to the lake. House was great with the big deck looking out across lake Rotorua. Kids had a blast playing in the safe shallow lake and on the jetty, the kayaks were brilliant too. Loved being away from the main city but close enough to get to all the great attractions, Ngongotaha township is a neat wee place with a nice fish and chip place and cafe too. Would definately stay again!! Many thanks Molly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place

Very much enjoyed our stay. The house was lovely and clean and the beds were all very comfortable. The boys all kayaked everyday and we enjoyed sitting out on the deck in the mornings and evening. We also enjoyed being close to the lake walkway. The lake views were great. It is a very peaceful and quiet spot - a great place to really unwind. The property manager, was also wonderful to deal with and very accommodating. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and cozy

So cute and cozy! All the amenities we could ask for. Beds were very comfortable and the place was clean. We had a problem locking the door but our host was very responsive even though it was Sunday. She had a locksmith fix the door immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, lovely lake views

Lovely property in a great location for Rotorua attractions. Good communication from landlord. You can't beat kayaking from the bottom of the garden! Though the kayaks don't have seats which limits how long you can go without being uncomfortable. Also only one toilet/shower room which was a bit of a struggle for a family of 5!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend away for a wedding in Ngongataha

We needed a place for 8 adults to stay for a wedding close by, for 2 nights. We loved the location to the wedding and the place was well set up. Nice to have air conditioning as the midges are quite bad in February and you need to keep the place closed at dusk. The outside table is fabulous for BBQ dining. The host was really good to deal with. I would suggest 8 adults a bit much for a one bathroom (toilet in the bathroom) set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely home on the lake!

We loved the gorgeous views at the home. It was well appointed appreciated the fans and air conditioning units. Deck was lovely and covered during rainy days. Only issue was that the kayaks which were listed as three working units only had one out of three that actually floated without taking on water. In addition one of the paddles was broken. This was disappointing as we had hoped to explore the lake as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A pretty nice place near Rotorua

First off, for some reason I thought this was a fancy new home from the listing, but actually it's an older home with some recent freshening up. Everything was clean, e.g. linens, towels, carpet, counters, but there were a few minor scuffs on walls and a little bit of mold in the shower. The house is on the lake with a nice view and backyard. Some of the hedges along the driveway were in need of pruning as they were hanging out into the driveway. Some patio furniture is bolted down and there are video cameras on the exterior. These touches made me question the safety of the neighborhood... that said, the neighborhood seemed fine. Overall, we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house with a beautiful view of the lake. Nice and quiet neighborhood perfect for relaxing.

The edgewater escape is a beautiful place to get away from city life and take some time to relax. The neighborhood was nice and quiet so there were no disturbances. The lake is right in your backyard so you can take a dip and not have to leave the house. The shopping center is only a few minutes away and there are plenty of places to visit and explore. My have was the Secret Spot Hot Tubs. Overall a great experience and perfect place escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great venue, loved area, kayaks

Well presented warm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic

A real pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay

This is our second time here at this bouse, and it was great again. This is an awesome house. The dishwasher broke down while we were there. I contacted the property manager who promptly got someone out to look at it. Turns out to be a fault within the appliance which could not be fixed quickly but at least it was looked into quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Tidy. Good view. Close to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay at an amazing place

We had an awesome time. The location on the lake front is amazing, so good to be able to walk to the back to the lake front with it's own little pier. The house is well set up, with comfortable beds and nice towels and sheets. We will definitely look them up again next time we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022