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The Love Shack luxury Lake Edge Escape.

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Okere Falls, Bay of Plenty
  • Lake Rotoiti
    1 min walk
  • Okere Falls Scenic Reserve
    5 min drive
  • Okawa Bay Takeaways
    8 min drive
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    16 min drive

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The price is NZ$276
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
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About the area

Okere Falls

Located in Okere Falls, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Lake Rotoiti and 5 minutes from Okere Falls Scenic Reserve. .This cottage is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Skyline Rotorua and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Hamurana Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoiti - 1 min walk
  • Okere Falls Scenic Reserve - 5 min drive
  • Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa - 12 min drive
  • Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools - 21 min drive
  • Skyline Rotorua - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robert Harris Cafe - Airport - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Okere Falls Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Terrace Airside - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Okawa Bay Takeaways - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Robert Harris Tea & Coffee Specialists - ‬16 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 Love Shack luxury Lake Edge Escape.

Gold medal-winning accommodation and popular all year round, this lake edge property is located at Okere Fall, Lake Rotoiti. A short 15minutes from Rotorua Airport. 25 minutes into central Rotorua, and 30 minutes to Papamoa Beach,45 minutes to Tauranga. 5 minutes to the nearest cafe. Described by many as " A Modern Scandinavian" twist to the Kiwiana-themed bach, The Love Shack has a rustic blend of plywood walls, mood feature lighting, and lush soft furnishings that makes for a romantic and relaxing escape. The Love Shack has a luxurious queen size Sleepy Head Chiropractic bed- super comfy! The sleek kitchen is fitted with a modern cooktop, microwave, filtered H20 on tap along with a full-sized fridge/freezer for extended stays. A Weber baby Q bbq makes outdoor cooking a breeze.
Private jetty offers the option to bring your boat and try your luck at fishing for Rainbow Trout, or just playing on the water and visiting the many bays and beaches including the famous Manupirua Hot Pools which are only accessible by boat. Visit the Okere Falls Food Store/Cafe/Beer Garden by boat or a short stroll. A great place to stock up. There are numerous activities close by including bush walks, white water rafting, golfing, and thermal attractions. Enjoy some of the best Mountain biking tracks in the world, the Redwood forest is 25 minutes from here or just kick back and enjoy kayaking on the lake. We have a selection of kayaks as well as stand up paddleboards for guests to use. Off-road parking is situated at the top by the main house with a short walk down a concrete path to the Love Shack. A reasonable fitness level of fitness is required to walk the short distance down to the Shack. There is no direct car access to the Shack. Let us know in advance if you would like to bring your boat or jet ski as we'll need to make round on the jetty. Launching is across at the Waipuna boat ramp and it's a wee just 10 minutes cruise across to us. Remember that our inlet is strictly 5 knots.
Special conditions:
MINIMUM STAY IN THE LOVE SHACK IS 2 NIGHTS.
(Long weekends minimum three nights-ie Easter, Auckland Anniversary weekend, Queens Birthday, Labour weekend, Anzac, ).

A compulsory $60 cleaning fee applies which covers removing guest rubbish, guest recycling, and laundry.

Guests are provided with all linen, including sheets, shower, and swimming towels, bedding, kitchen tea towels.
A well-stocked tea and coffee caddy along with some bbq essentials(oil, salt, ​pepper, handy towels). We also provide Body wash, Shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, Hand wash, hand sanitiser, Face wipes(for makeup removal), sanitizing wipes, bbq wipes.

If wishing to bring a jet ski or boat, please let us know in advance of your stay so we can clear some room on our jetty and give you clear instructions on where to launch and park trailers.


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Bachopper.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 323 sq ft (30 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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The Love Shack luxury Lake Edge Escape. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 338 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette V.

Liked: Cleanliness
My loved Shark
It's already the 4. time to this awesome place- coming back means it's a fabulous place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
We very much enjoyed our stay in the Love Shack. It is a neat cosy cabin with great lakeside view. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem
The Love Shack is a treasure, in a wonderful, peaceful spot. Our stay was one of the most relaxing holidays thanks to the lake front position, the bush walks, kayaking and the bach was charming and had more than everything we needed for the week. Flo and Rod were wonderful warm, hospitable hosts and welcomed us with snacks and wine. Expectations exceeded! Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Accomodation
Lovely little bach. Everything you need and in a beautiful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Shane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place in beautiful surroundings
We had a wonderful stay. The place was clean, very well stocked, in a perfect location, quiet and the location by the lake is serene. Florence was excellent with communication. We'll definitely come back again if it's free next time we are up Rotorua way. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous spot for a weekend away
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky W., Waitakere

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property
This property is in a stunning location & absolutely everything you need is thought of. It has to be one of the best baches I have stayed in and waking up to the sounds of the birds and having coffee by the lake cannot be beaten. Florence is extremely lovely to communicate with & everything was a dream. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini break
Thanks for the stay at this beautiful location - our second time visiting this little gem of a place - thoroughly enjoyed. Great for a quiet unwind and escape from the day to day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Love Shack - The Little Gem In A Slice of Paradise!
WOW, the Love Shack truly lives up to its name and exceeded all our expectations! This is by far one of THE BEST places we've ever stayed. The amenities provided are above and beyond, the location is excellent and the views are absolutely amazing. Private lake access and tranquil nature. The perfect place to unwind for our anniversary. Florence is simply the perfect host, the communication was literally so so fast and so so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The Love Shack is everything and more, a little gem in a slice of paradise! Wish we could have stayed longer; definitely next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

zerone j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Stunning Views
Property was clean the bed was comfortable. It had the basic necessities. Tranquility and stunning views. Rod & Flo are great hosts. Definitely going back 👌🏽
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alissa V., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness
Just fab
Lovely lakeside retreat. Peaceful and picturesque location with modern amenities, private and surrounded by bush. This suited us perfectly as a couple. We visited the local Okere Falls Store every day for great coffee and some of the best food we've tasted. All in all a lovely time and will be back for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Perfect getaway spot! 3 days felt like 2 weeks (in the best way possible!) Very relaxing and cosy, gorgeous view, and close to lots of great spots in the Bay of Plenty. What more could you need? Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
A beautifully tranquil hideaway, perfect to rest and reconnect. The owners were fantastic to deal with and the check in process was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Breanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We had an incredible anniversary staying here. We were greeted and helped with our bags. Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Rotoiti retreat
Excellent lake side property, a few zigs zags down to it, but so worth it. Who knew you could pack so much into 30sqm. West facing for the best of the sun, lazing within a few feet of the water. Used the kayaks, had a ball.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Put this in your to do list
This was one of those memorable holidays. My wife and I had such an awesome stay. Very comfortable unit in a very beautiful spot. Florence and Rod are fantastic hosts. Every little detail of the place was well thought of for your comfort and to make it an enjoyable stay. Right by the lake. Kayaks and other fun water equipment available for free. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect
We had such a relaxing time at the Love Shack. The afternoons in the sun, listening to the ducks and geese were so relaxing! What a fantastic place to have a hideaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great bach
The bach is in a great location, right on the lake edge. It is really well appointed with everything you could want. Clean, tidy and the hosts were lovely. Would recommend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cameron N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cosey with beautiful scenery
Rural scenery and nice and quiet was perfect for a quick getaway. The bach was surrounded by lovely scenery and of course the lake rite at the doorstep. Amazed with how well kitted the kitchen was for the size of the place which was ideal for cooking any meal, and also the BBQ too. Highly recommend staying
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
a one of a kind stay! highly recommend!
This by far was our favourite holiday homes we’ve had the pleasure of staying in! The Love Shack really did exceed our expectations! My partner and I enjoyed the use of the kayaks & paddle boards! It really did feel like we were on holiday! Florence and Rod were great hosts, very kind & friendly! We cannot recommend this place any more! It really is a one of a kind stay! We will definitely be back again soon! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yadvinder S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great experience and access to kayaks was a bonus. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very lovely and cozy place.
We loved this gorgeous wee place - the experience was even better than expected due to thoughtful details and friendly and generous hospitality. Very clean, well equipped and stylish, we highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Loveshack
Beautiful place to visit. Hosts were very hospitable and helpful. Everything we needed was there and we found it a lovely relaxing place to visit. Great for our boat and having it on the jetty at the end of the garden was fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Living the dream
Just amazing. We enjoyed every minute. The whole outlook was fantastic and the loveshack was cute, tastefully decorated and the bed was super comfy. So glad we stayed here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., WELLINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness
A most relaxing holiday
We thoroughly enjoyed our time spent relaxing on the edge of the lake and watching the wildlife. The lake house is gorgeous. It's well maintained, stylish and incredibly clean. Our hosts were very welcoming and we felt well looked after. We are keen to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020