Lake edge on Rotoehu - stunning bush setting - The Barefoot Lodge

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A wooden deck with a table and benches overlooking a forested area and a lake.
A modern kitchen with wooden accents, a large window, and a central island with stools.
A house with a solar panel roof, surrounded by dense forest and a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a bookshelf, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Dive into adventure
    Guests love the location for its easy access to water sports.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lake Rotoehu, Rotoma
  • Place, Lake Rotoehu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Rotoiti
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Bunkroom

3 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Okere Falls

Located in Okere Falls, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tamaki Maori Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Polynesian Spa and Buried Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance, or check out an event or a game at Racing Rotorua. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Lake Rotoehu, Rotoma

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotoehu - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Rotoiti - 34 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Lake Rotorua - 42 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 53 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 57 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rotoma Roadhouse Cafe and Takeaways - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake edge on Rotoehu - stunning bush setting - The Barefoot Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Lake edge on Rotoehu - stunning bush setting - The Barefoot Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake edge on Rotoehu - stunning bush setting - The Barefoot Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake edge on Rotoehu - stunning bush setting - The Barefoot Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake edge on Rotoehu - stunning bush setting - The Barefoot Lodge?

Checkout is at 5:00 PM.

Where is Lake edge on Rotoehu - stunning bush setting - The Barefoot Lodge located?

This family-friendly Okere Falls holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lake Rotoehu and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Rotoma and Lake Rotoiti. Pukehina Beach and Okere Falls Scenic Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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
What an amazing place for a family get away! You can do as much or little as you want. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This place is a lot of fun
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great family holiday

A great stay was had by all. Amazing location, it leaves the soul feeling fulfilled, and lots of fun activities to do. Hope to be back one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and private

Super weekend with everything you could wish for
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute positive experience. We’ll set up property plenty to do, very relaxing

Twelve out of Ten. A must visit property. Fantastic for all ages
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best hidden gem!

We had such a magical stay at The Barefoot Lodge, everything was what we could have imagined and more. Rachelle was a great host and showed us everything we need to know. The place was super clean, spacious and comfortable. This is truly a hidden gem and we can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect getaway.

If you want somewhere that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of life and want to spend quality time with family this place is perfect! There is so much to do the kids were never bored. I highly recommend this property, it accommodated my family of thirteen, three families, comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right from the get go, our host was very informative and approachable. The setting is just so idyllic and Barefoot Lodge is just the perfect escape from city life. No need to go anywhere else with the spa, flying fox, epic water slide, swing rope, kayaks and pontoon on the lake ready to entertain all ages! It was very hard to leave the bird song that echoes around the bay, this truly is a must stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Above expectations

Could not have been anymore perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot

Perfect robust venue so everyone can relax and enjoy the well designed indoor outdoor living Perfect for family holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anazing

A beautiful retreat away from everything. Absolute bliss
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8 night stay

We are two families of 5, kids ranging from 13 - 7 years old. We were warmly welcomed by Rachelle and her family and shown around. It was an instant wow factor. Kids were super excited and stoked with the spa, slide, zip line, Kayaks, massive section to explore, fires to light. We left the property only a small handful of times as spent all our time relaxing, and playing at the house and lake. It didn’t take long to get used to no wifi or mobile coverage (well very limited). At night the kids snuggled up by the fire and watched DVDs while we dined under the stars. Fabulous relaxing holiday thanks. There’s already talk of another visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Experience

Most relaxing place. Able to switch off from the business of life. Very clean and tidy. Fantastic Host!!!! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome lodge

Everything you could want for an off the grid holiday. Couldn’t recommend it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Escape

If freedom, relaxation and peace are on your agenda.. this is the perfect place for you. In the morning we enjoyed cooking in the cute kitchen of the solar powered home then enjoying our meal outside on the beautiful table. (Another one just as useful inside but the sun was out and we wanted to enjoy it!). Heaps of games to keep our group occupied when we ran out of things to talk about or weren’t out kayaking. OH and The slide is blimmin awesome!! So much fun and you can warm up in the spa straight after so I Highly recommend giving that ago! We also loved sitting out in the wood fired spa late at night stargazing and just enjoying such peaceful moments. No light pollution or man-made noises. A break from that life really does something good for your wairua(spirit)! Meanwhile the house is kept cozy with an awesome heat transfer system they have linked up to the fire place and all the beds are super comfy. Highly recommend and hoping to organise another trip down sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review :-) We're really happy you enjoyed it all and especially that you braved the slide in winter!! Well done!! See you next time :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem

We stayed with a group of friends for a long weekend retreat. Couldn’t fault a thing! Rachelle was terrific to deal with and had the house set up perfectly for us when we arrived - including the spa fire burning ! A beautiful property right on the lake, great landscaping with big decks to watch the spectacular night skies from. Very cosy house with great kitchen, bar and fire so that even if it is cold or wet out you don’t really care!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much Lynn, you were really fantastic guests and we will welcome you back anytime :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fabulous place if you enjoy a remote feel which we do. Fishing, duck shooting in season.

Great place to get away from it all and relax. A well set up retreat.Being off the grid but with alternative energy sauces a good experience when you get the hang of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Secluded Paradise.

Barefoot lodge is located in an amazing setting, and well equipped for a water skiing family holiday. The accommodation was of a high standard, and the additional facilities on offer such as the hot tub and kayaks were excellent. It was one of the best holiday locations I’ve been to yet; good value and great location. Communication from the owner was excellent and nothing was a bother. Kids had a ball and did an Easter egg hunt in the bush, we hope to be back again one day. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An absolutely stunning place

What a fantastic place to stay. It was our own little piece of paradise. Loved the kayaking on the lake and the wood fire heated spa in the evening. This has been a great place to just sit back a relax
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amazing lodge

We had a surprise family weekend at Barefoot lodge for a family members special birthday - it was the most perfect weekend we could have asked for, the lodge has absolutely everything you could possibly need and is set in such a stunning spot! Rachelle was amazing to communicate with and went over and above to make sure we could make this weekend happen and that it was an unforgettable one! We had a few rainy days but with the kayaks, spa, table tennis and games at the lodge everyone had a fabulous time! We could not recommend staying here more highly, you will not be disappointed. We have made magic memories that will be treasured forever! Thank you so much Rachelle and family for sharing your slice of paradise xox
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

We come together as a group of old school friends once a year. We have been doing that for 25years and have stayed at many places over that time. Rachelles place is the most comfortable, private, and group friendly place that we have stayed at. Everything is as its described and the setting is even better. I would highly recommend this property. See you again soon I hope.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wonderful peaceful stay

We really enjoyed the quiet peaceful nights and birdsong during the day. Also fun to monitor the solar power system and use the minimum of power.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

The lodge was fantastic, we could not have asked for a more...

The lodge was fantastic, we could not have asked for a more picturesque and beautiful place to catch up with old friends. The adults got to chill and relax while the kids had an absolute blast in the hot tub and waterslide (and some of the adults too??). We were all blown away and all very sad to leave. We will be back though!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An incredible secluded bach that lets you reconnect with nature

An incredible secluded bach that lets you reconnect with nature. We were a group with three generations including teens and everyone enjoyed it. Star gazing in the spa pool, catch ups around the fire, waterskiing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding kept everyone active and naps in the afternoon and lots of reading recharged our souls. Loved every minute of this holiday.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay was absolutely fantastic!

Our stay was absolutely fantastic! The place is so special, I have never seen anything else like it! We had the best time! Thank you!
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