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Reviews of The Love Shack luxury Lake Edge Escape.

The Love Shack luxury Lake Edge Escape.
Okere Falls, Bay of Plenty

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 337 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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Reviews

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review Sharon, it was a pleasure to host you.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2022
Thank you Becky for choosing to stay with us, and thank you for taking the time to review us. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime!

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you so much for your review Chloe, we're so pleased to have hosted you again - it's always so nice to know that we've continued to offer you a great escape.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to met you both! I just wish the weather was better behaved. Welcome back anytime.

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2021
Thank you for your review Alan - so pleased you made the most of your stay. Welcome back anytime. Cheers Florence & Rod.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2021
Thank you so much Andrew for your review. - We would love to have you both back - hope you'll get a chance to get out and see more of what our lake has to offer. Earmark the Hot pools and glow worms :) many thanks, Florence & Rod.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2021
Thank you so much for your review, Sarah. We hope you'll come back and see more of what the lake has to offer in the summer. Cheers Florence

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2021
Hi Cameron, Thank you so very much for your review. We were so pleased you enjoyed your time here at the lake and #Theloveshacklakerotoiti Always love to hear from Raving Fans,and we hope to see you back here lakeside in the near future. All the best, Florence & Rod.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2021
Thank you so much Vanessa for your lovely review. It was so nice to meet you and Dave. Hope the rest of your holiday was equally relaxing. Welcome back anytime. Cheers Flo & Rod.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2021
Thank you so very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to host you both. We look forward to having you back some time soon. All the best, Florence & Rod.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2021
Thank you Amanda and Mattias for choosing to stay with us. It was a pleasure to host you both. So pleased your holiday was enjoyable. We would love to have you back anytime. All the best, Flo & Rod.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot
Loved the place! We had a great little long weekend. Awesome spot, great views sitting by the water with a glass of wine in the early evening, after exploring the lake on our jetski! Everything you needed in the bach was provided including after sun spray when I got a little burnt! Thank you Flo! Definitely will recommend to our friends and we'll definitely be coming back! Especially as hubbie has discovered a mutual love of American muscle cars, especially Firebirds, with the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Was a lovely wee stay, even the bucketing rain didnt dampen the experience!! Perfectly peaceful and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

esme s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beautiful cosy retreat!
The most perfect place for a honeymoon, very well thought out! Clean and has everything you need, with a very comfy bed! Kind and responsive hosts! would highly recommend :)
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2020
Thank you so much, Esme for your lovely review. So pleased that your time at The Love Shack helped to make your honeymoon so special. We hope to see you back in the future to celebrate your anniversary. Many thanks, Florence & Rod.

10/10 Excellent

Liam Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and recharge
Stay was great from the very first contact from Florence through to the reluctant need to leave (having changed plans so we could stay an extra day!). Received a detailed msg from Florence providing all the necessary information well in advance, which was extremely helpful. Even took the trouble of sending a msg offering earlier access as was available (and turned the heater on to time with our arrival). Can’t list the many reasons why but would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning place that we highly recommend. Beautiful, setting and gorgeous cabin. Thank you so much.
Beautiful

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of heaven
Highly recommended for a get away, beautiful surroundings. Fun and laughs on the water gear, perfect outdoor setting. Awesome hosts, was like a family with lots of space, loved it and will be back! Thank you for This lovely space for much needed R&R
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2020
Thank you so much Theresa for your lovely review. We look forward to seeing next time. Many thanks Florence

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Love Shack is the most serene spot for a couple looking for a getaway!
The location is dreamy and the shack itself was so well put together, Florence and Rod didn’t miss a thing - they thought of everything! Down to the snuggle rugs, the delicious tea available or the diffuser ready for you. Everything was supplied for the kitchen, to make cooking easy. Bed comfy as, bathroom super clean and tidy - again attention to detail is superb! Overall, amazing place to stay and would love to come back again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Thank you so much Jasmin for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you. Welcome back anytime! Cheers Florence & Rod.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
Beautiful cottage with stunning views. We will definitely be back. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andreas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lakefront location and a great getaway
We couldn't have asked for more! The love shack is a cute little place that ticks all the boxes and proivdes everything you need. Heavenly enjoyed our time there and hope to get back when possible...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We really enjoyed hosting you both. Welcome back anytime.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
A perfect spot to get away from it all. Quiet and tranquil
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
What a gorgeous place to stay. We loved the peacefulness and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nigel B., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
The Love Shack - Lake Rotoiti
Absolute lakeside - private - beautiful and scenic - very thoughtful and lovely hosts. Warm, cosy, and full of comforts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2020
Thank you both once again for booking with us. It was a pleasure to host you. We look forward to your next visit. Best regards, Florence

10/10 Excellent

SIMON C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow
Relax and unwind all ye who enter here.

10/10 Excellent

Danica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
We had a lovely mini moon at the love shack. The location was amazing with everything having been thought of! Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Denise V.

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Lakeside bliss
Couldn’t have asked for anything more perfect. Every detail cleverly thought through.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much Denise for reviewing us so promptly. So pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Lake. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Many thanks Florence

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in a beautiful little piece of paradise. Even better than the pictures.
Amazing place and we voted it the best we have stayed at. Florence and Rod are wonderful hosts and have thought of absolutely everything. They are very attentive and considerate while still giving you absolute privacy in your own gorgeous outdoor paradise. We spent six nights there and we wished it was longer. We can't wait to go back. Many thanks Florence and Rod.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you, Sandy and Mark, for choosing to spend some time here at the Love Shack. It was an absolute pleasure having you both to stay. We look forward to your next visit, hopefully we can show you some of our lake from the water. Have a fantastic year. Many thanks Flo & Rod.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot!
Absolutely loved our stay at the love shack, beautiful location, spotlessly clean, comfortable and modern, loved having the use of kayaks, will definitely be back :)
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your review. Really pleased everything went well for your special birthday. Welcome back anytime. :)

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous
We bought weekend away for my son and his girlfriend for his birthday They loved the place and the hosts went over and above to help them have an amazing time. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Haylee M., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
An amazing weekend getaway, such beautiful surroundings. Calm evenings with birdsong and sunsets - couldn’t have been more peaceful. Highly recommended to relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture Perfect
A fabulous little hideaway to relax and take in the beautiful surrounds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you Florence.

10/10 Excellent

Kylee A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely get away
We had a lovely break away from the rat race businesses and children.. beautiful property cute and snug what more could you want for a little romantic getaway great location right on the lake.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P.

Beautiful Lake View
Loved our stay at the shack! So cosy & warm & an amazing view to wake up to. Will definitely come back in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for taking such great care of our place. Really appreciate your prompt review. Welcome back anytime. Many thanks :)

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Best getaway
Perfect spot for two newly weds to chill out and relax straight after the wedding. Brilliant spot with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Really beautiful location
We had such a wonderful stay at The Love Shack, its cosy and warm and has the best views! The bed is also very comfortable meaning we got great nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Love Shack Lake Rotoiti. You're right the bed is amazing! It's a Sleepy Head chiropractic elite.