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At Quiet Escape with Lake Access and Kayaks | Peaceful Cosy Cottage, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom72 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$348
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

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About this property

Quiet Escape with Lake Access and Kayaks | Peaceful Cosy Cottage

  • 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 serenity.

    🌟 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
    • Lake access - sunrise views included
    • Outdoor hot tub/spa pool
    • Outdoor dining area and courtyard for ultimate relaxation
    • Two cosy bedrooms, one bathroom - sleeps up to 5 guests
    • Kayak 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

    📍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
    Strictly no parties, no events, no pets, no smoking.
    Quiet hours 10pm - 7am as this is a quiet residential area
    No use of hot tub after 10pm

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 775 square feet

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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 10pm - 7am as this is a quiet residential area No use of hot tub after 10pm

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Mitai Maori Village and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skyline Rotorua and Hamurana Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ogo or Racing Rotorua. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • A lake with steam rising from the water, surrounded by a flock of seagulls on the shore and hills in the background.
    Lake Rotorua
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A group of people observing a ritual in a lush, green forest with a river.
    Mitai Maori Village
    12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • A cable car system, lush greenery, and a distant town.
    Skyline Rotorua
    12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • A tranquil indoor pool with a view of a lake and mountains.
    Polynesian Spa
    21 min drive - 16.7 km
  • A rope bridge in a forest with illuminated hanging lights.
    Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    27 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine
    10 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    10 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    9 min drive
  • Cafe Dynasti
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Escape with Lake Access and Kayaks | Peaceful Cosy Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Escape with Lake Access and Kayaks | Peaceful Cosy Cottage?

As of 7 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Escape with Lake Access and Kayaks | Peaceful Cosy Cottage on 9 Aug 2026 start from NZ$348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Quiet Escape with Lake Access and Kayaks | Peaceful Cosy Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Escape with Lake Access and Kayaks | Peaceful Cosy Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Escape with Lake Access and Kayaks | Peaceful Cosy Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Escape with Lake Access and Kayaks | Peaceful Cosy Cottage located?

Located in Ngongotaha, this holiday home is steps from Lake Rotorua and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Agroventures. Agrodome and Ogo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Quiet Escape with Lake Access and Kayaks | Peaceful Cosy Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, really clean, lovely location, great communication from host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yee Khoon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, responsive host and love the hot tub and basketball hoops! Short walk to the lake also a plus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well presented property as it was described. Excellent spa, outdoor, kids play area and excess to lake with kayaks etc. My kids really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela G.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali R.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Relaxed and quiet.

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

10/10 Excellent

felina w.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anneke L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to spend a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andre' B.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon D.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025