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Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach

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A single-story house with a sloped roof, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A lakeside view with a clear sky, lush greenery, and a distant mountain range.
A room with a large window overlooking a lush garden and a lake.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Okareka

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Okareka
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Rotorua

Lake Okareka, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Polynesian Spa and Buried Village. Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Okareka - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 18 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 20 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 28 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Eastwood - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach on 15 Jun 2027 start from £242, 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 Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach located?

Located in Lake Okareka, this holiday home is steps from Lake Okareka and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Tikitapu and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Lake Rotokakahi and Buried Village are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have had a better stay!! This was the perfect location to explore rotorua and relax. The views were beautiful and we had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice house in quiet surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from Millar's Hideaway | Super Cute + Great Lake Views on 22 May 2026
Iain, those lake views from the deck are something special. Thanks for choosing Millar's Hideaway for your Rotorua stay. The InnList Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay to be near the amenities of Rotorua without being in the middle of a city. Lovely views of the lake and very peaceful. Great communication from the host. 100% recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from Millar's Hideaway | Super Cute + Great Lake Views on 22 May 2026
Dawn, it's wonderful that you enjoyed the peaceful lakeside setting – that balance of being close to everything but still tucked away is exactly what we love about Millar's Hideaway. Thanks for the kind words about the communication too, and for recommending us. The InnList Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed in mid-July and found the property to be lovely and warm. The heat pump was more than sufficient to keep the home comfortable throughout my stay. It was peaceful and quiet, yet still conveniently close to town. For me, it was the perfect place to stay, and I would happily return.Kind regards,Daisy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A second stay at this lovely property. Such a beautiful location, quiet, green, well equipped and spacious.
View from the sitting room window.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Millar’s Hideaway was fantastic. The place was clean and exactly as described. Location was fantastic and everything we hoped for.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is well equipped. We were very comfortable for our 2-night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property with a short walk to a beautiful lake

We loved our stay at Millar’s Hideaway with the proximity to Rotorua and the short walk to the beautiful lake
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet getaway

Close to town but so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Okareka Get-Away

Easy clean and no fuss house to stay in with alcove seats to enjoy the lake view and a gorgeous lake settlement to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful quiet getaway

Perfect and the host so helpful it was a very enjoyable peaceful place to stay and would recommend it and would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

We had an absolutely fantastic stay, the location, outlook and presentation of the home was all beautiful. So close to Rotorua, Redwoods and activities. We loved our stay and would love to return again, horse riding, MTB and relaxing, amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was smooth, mostly all went as expected and as described. Nice views from the living. Very close to the beach. Would recommend to use Steep Street for getting in and out, as it can be quite a sharp turn
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A quiet stay in Rotorua

We loved our stay. We watched beautiful sunrises every morning, and the location was a quick walk to the lake. The bed was super comfortable, and the gardens were well kept. Thank you for making our stay in Rotorua a lovely one.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Millars Hideaway Rotorua

This was a lovely place to stay for our time in Rotorua. Close to everything including the Living Village and The Redwood Treetops walk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

Lovely peaceful location. Well equipped home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Okareka Hideaway

Beautiful quiet cottage with stunning views of the lake. Lovely walks and adventure close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!! This holiday house was perfect. It has the most beautiful view and was so peaceful. Its out of the hustle and bustle but not too far if you want to the do the touristy thing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appreciated the garage, especially for rainy times. Great layout for 2 guests with wonderful views. Two minor issues were that the oven/stove control dials were unreadable so we were not sure what temperatures were being set; and Kleenex tissues were not supplied. We would definitely recommend to others or return ourselves to this charming location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful private house

We were only passing through for a quick night, but beautiful house with gorgeous flowers! Very clean with everything you could need. Great view of the lake. Awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Will definitely return very private quiet place lovely views of lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Very comfortable and well equipped home in a lovely and peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for 2 people, excellent location

Loved the place, has everything you need for a relaxing stay and more. Found the large garage very useful to keep the boat ready for an early morning fishing trip. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean accommodation to suit a couple, with most facilities provided you would expect, but no dishwasher. Comfortable bed. Steep drive to access
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely retreat

Millar's Hideaway is a super place! Clean, bright, surrounded by beautiful grounds and in a quiet neighborhood. Our neighborhood walks and the longer walks around the lake were both excellent.And while it's a mountain lake retreat home, it's also super convenient to Rotorua. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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