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Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat

Rotorua vacation home in Ngongotaha area

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Smart TV, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom72 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Rotorua

Ngongotaha stay.A stay at this Ngongotaha vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Rotorua and 3 miles (5 km) of Agroventures. Agrodome and Ogo are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 20 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Stratosfare - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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.

Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat

Welcome to Mokoia Rising, a serene and sun-filled cottage just 15 minutes from Rotorua city. Nestled in a very quiet, safe neighbourhood, this warm and welcoming retreat is perfect for couples, friends, or families seeking comfort, nature, and lake access - plus your very own private hot tub for winding down under the stars.

🌟 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Lake access - sunrise views included
• Hot tub and courtyard for ultimate relaxation
• Two cosy bedrooms, one bathroom - sleeps up to 5 guests
• Kayaks and youth paddle board for lake adventures
• Fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals
• Peaceful, quiet location just outside the city
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi

🛏 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 5)
• Bedroom 1: King bed + Double bed (partitioned into two sleep zones, with desk and TV)
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed

🚽 BATHROOMS:
• One bathroom with shower, toilet and basin

🍽 LIVING AND DINING
• Bright, open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge
• Private courtyard with outdoor seating
• Quality kitchen appliances
• Hot tub with views of the garden and night sky

📍LOCATIONS AND DISTANCES
• Rotorua City Centre / Eat Street: 15 min drive
• Skyline Gondola, Luge, Zorb, Velocity Valley: 10 min drive
• Hamurana Springs / Canopy Tours / Agrodome: 10 min drive
• Redwoods Forest / Treewalk / Rafting: 15 min drive
• Rotorua Airport: 15 min drive
• Ngongotaha Village: 5 min drive

🚗 Central but peaceful – best of both worlds!

☕ ESSENTIALS
• TV and Wi-Fi
• All linens provided
• Washing machine
• Heatpump and A/C in living room
• Portable heaters, fans and extra blankets
• Boardgames
• Nespresso machine
• 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
• No parties or loud gatherings - located in a quiet residential area
• Quiet hours 10pm-7am
• Steep walkway to lakeside - may not suit those with limited mobility

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 775 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Strictly no parties, no events, no pets, no smoking. Quiet hours 9pm - 7am as this is a quiet residential area

Pets

  • No pets 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, a first aid kit, 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

334418

Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anneke L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay right by the lake. Just a one minute walk to the lake. Beautiful private patio with spa. Host was very quick and helpful to communicate with. House had basically everything we needed for our 4 day stay. We would be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host was super helpful and great with communication. Its a beautiful little home perfect for a peaceful little getaway that I would reccomend for anyone looking to escape city life. I'm looking forward to getting back there at some stage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

felina w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little bach for girls weekend escape. Had everything you need and tidy and clean. The lounge and kitchen is smaller to the pictures but it’s was lovely and cosy. Highly recommend if you’re wanting to be by lake and away from hustle and bustle of main Rotorua town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful haven

This was such a wonderful find - we’ll absolutely be booking again!Beautiful Bach with everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need

Lovely, clean place with well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Use of kayaks is a bonus and we really enjoyed the spa. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andre' B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet retreat

This is a very beautiful place,and you can enjoy a break from the rush of life.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxed and quiet.

Great place. Quiet neighbourhood. Good communication from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in an amazing location

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was incredibly clean and really cozy, the hot tub was great in the evening after going down to the lake for a swim, even took the kayaks provided out which was fun. Beautiful location and really lovely host. Definitely would come back here :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025