Okareka Escape - Lake Views & Lakeside Walk

Summary:

A cute, sunny one-bedroom apartment for two with lovely views over Lake Ōkareka, right next to the lakeside boardwalk - a quiet, self-contained escape.



📍 Next door » Ōkareka Walkway (5.5km lakeside boardwalk)

📍 5 min » Blue Lake (Tikitapu)

📍 13 min » Redwoods Forest

📍 15-16 min » Te Puia & the city centre

📍 17-18 min » Airport & Polynesian Spa



✅ Lovely lake views & a sunny deck with a BBQ

✅ Self-contained apartment for two

✅ Book with Waterfront Escape for a bigger group

✅ 250 Mbps WIFI



The Space:

A cute, warm and sunny self-contained apartment overlooking Lake Ōkareka - a lovely, quiet spot for two. The open-plan living area has a kitchenette, dining space and living room that flow out onto a small deck, where you can take in the lake views, relax and fire up the BBQ. The bedroom has a comfy queen bed and its own private full bathroom. It's simple and comfortable, and right next to the Ōkareka Walkway for an easy lakeside stroll.



HIGHLIGHTS

⭐️ Lovely views over Lake Ōkareka from the living area and deck

⭐️ Sunny, self-contained one-bedroom apartment for two

⭐️ Right next to the Ōkareka Walkway - a 5.5km lakeside boardwalk

⭐️ Small deck with a BBQ to enjoy the outlook

⭐️ Queen bedroom with its own private bathroom

⭐️ Can be booked together with Waterfront Escape next door for larger groups

⭐️ Just 5 minutes to Blue Lake and 13 to the Redwoods

⭐️ Free parking on the premises



- BEDROOMS -

Bedroom: Queen bed, with its own private full bathroom

Sleeps 2 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.



- BATHROOMS -

One full bathroom, off the bedroom.



- LIVING AREA -

An open-plan living, dining and kitchenette area opening onto a small deck with lake views and a BBQ. The kitchenette has an induction hotplate and a plug-in bench-top oven (there's no built-in oven), which is handy for a simple self-catered stay.



- PARKING -

Free parking on the premises. Please note the main house (Waterfront Escape) may also be let, so we ask guests to be considerate with parking.



Guest Access:

You'll have the self-contained apartment to yourselves - the bedroom, the private bathroom, the open-plan living area with its kitchenette, and the small deck with its BBQ and lake views. There's free parking on the premises. The apartment shares the property with the main house (Waterfront Escape), which can be booked together with the apartment if you have a larger group.



The Neighborhood:

Okareka Escape sits in the peaceful lakeside community of Lake Ōkareka, one of Rotorua's prettiest small lakes. You're right next to the Ōkareka Walkway, with its scenic 5.5km boardwalk around the edge of the lake - lovely for a morning stroll. The apartment doesn't have direct lake access, but the views are gorgeous. Blue Lake (Tikitapu) is about 5 minutes away and the Redwoods around 13, while central Rotorua - about 16 to 20 minutes by car - has the supermarkets, restaurants, shops and geothermal attractions.



Getting Around:

A car is recommended out here, with free parking on the premises. By car, Blue Lake is about 5 minutes away, the Redwoods around 13, Te Puia and the city centre 15 to 16, and Rotorua Airport and Polynesian Spa about 17 to 18. Skyline and the other big attractions on the far side of the city are roughly 24 minutes.



Other Things to Note:

The apartment doesn't have direct lake access, but enjoys lovely lake views and is right next to the Ōkareka Walkway. The kitchenette has an induction hotplate and a plug-in bench-top oven rather than a built-in oven. It shares the property with the main house (Waterfront Escape), which may also be let - so please be considerate with parking - and the two can be booked together for a bigger group.



Interaction with Guests:

If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊