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Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts

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A wooden deck with a table set for dining, overlooking a body of water with a view of the horizon.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa, a coffee table with breakfast items, and a black metal shelf with decorative items.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of a garden, and a painting on the wall.
A residential building with a covered deck and a lawn in front.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Rotorua

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • High-speed internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rotorua

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Ngongotaha, a neighbourhood in Rotorua. Mitai Maori Village and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Agroventures and aMAZEme are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 20 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 26 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Izumi Japanese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Dynasti - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts?

As of 7 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts on 2 Mar, 2027 start from S$909, 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 Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts located?

Located in Ngongotaha, this holiday home is steps from Lake Rotorua and within 3 mi (5 km) of Agroventures and Agrodome. AMAZEme and Velocity Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristen was a very good host. Would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts on 29 Oct, 2026
Thanks, Don! 😊 That's really kind of you to say. It was a pleasure having you stay, and you're more than welcome back anytime! 🫶
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully appointed and so comfortable! Lovely on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts on 6 Nov, 2026
Thank you Sharon, we're so happy you had a nice time! Parawai Lakehouse is such a well loved house! 🌞 That lakefront view is AMAZING ✨
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was cosy and the location peaceful away from the bustle of the busy town. The aspect looking over the lake and watching the sunrise was very special and it was nice to have the deck to relax and enjoy this lovely space.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property - comfortably snd tastefully furnished with amazing views of the lake. We lived rhe outdoor deck.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2026
Thanks Scott 😊 Beautiful views and a good spot on the deck is hard to beat. 🍻 Glad you had a great stay ✨
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house on a quiet street right on the lake. Enjoyed everything about it. Perfect location to get to nearby activities as well. Good communication with owners as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2026
Thanks Mary 😊 That quiet lakeside setting is a bit of a gem. Glad you enjoyed the location and had a smooth stay with us ✨ See you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lakefront property

Great place to stay in Rotorua with fantastic lake access
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This house is a perfect location for a few days in Rotorua. Great communication with the host, everything was exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

We really enjoyed our 4 night stay. We were able to use the kayaks a couple of times and enjoyed the quiet location of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on the lake

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Relaxing and private. Very quite location with great access to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure Gold

really loved our week staying here. great location and well appointed property it was perfect and just what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax

Clean and close to all amenities. Gorgeous view!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house seemed a little more dated than the pictures online. The outside deck had spider webs everywhere. The views are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Thank you John 😊 The views really are a standout feature of this property and something many guests love 🌅
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Highlight was Lovely view of lake. Jetty is smaller in person but was it nice to go kayaking. Weather wasn’t always in our favour and was disappointed that no umbrellas were provided. Host stated that they “went missing” which was confusing due to bond requirements. Kindling fire was requested and provided the second night (stating they only provide in winter) however fire place hadn’t been cleaned. This was a lovely inclusion on the night we used it. Toilet is part of bathroom/laundry which proved tricky at times when people showering so it may impact families. As it’s a seasonal location it would be nice to have cards, games etc (there were 2 empty boxes of cards) so we bought our own for indoor fun. Beds were comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Wake Up by the Lake | Private Jetty, Kayaks & Cosy Comforts on 13 Oct, 2026
Thanks, Karen 😊 Shame the weather didn't quite play along, but I'm glad you still managed to get out on the kayaks! 🛶 Happy we could help you enjoy a cosy evening by the fire too. Hope you enjoyed your time by the lake, and thanks for staying with us 🌿
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Happy chilling and catching up with friends in a lovely space. Loved the look out to the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2021
It was a pleasure to have you stay Ana! So glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We absolutely loved our stay here. The house is clean, beds are comfortable, kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of space. The view is amazing and the use of the kayaks was greatly appreciated. Stunning indoor/outdoor living. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing weekend away!

Beautiful location, so peaceful and relaxing being right next to the lake. House was great with the big deck looking out across lake Rotorua. Kids had a blast playing in the safe shallow lake and on the jetty, the kayaks were brilliant too. Loved being away from the main city but close enough to get to all the great attractions, Ngongotaha township is a neat wee place with a nice fish and chip place and cafe too. Would definately stay again!! Many thanks Molly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place

Very much enjoyed our stay. The house was lovely and clean and the beds were all very comfortable. The boys all kayaked everyday and we enjoyed sitting out on the deck in the mornings and evening. We also enjoyed being close to the lake walkway. The lake views were great. It is a very peaceful and quiet spot - a great place to really unwind. The property manager, was also wonderful to deal with and very accommodating. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2021
The walkway and setting are so beautiful aren’t they! We are so pleased you made the most of your time here. Hope to welcome you back again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and cozy

So cute and cozy! All the amenities we could ask for. Beds were very comfortable and the place was clean. We had a problem locking the door but our host was very responsive even though it was Sunday. She had a locksmith fix the door immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, lovely lake views

Lovely property in a great location for Rotorua attractions. Good communication from landlord. You can't beat kayaking from the bottom of the garden! Though the kayaks don't have seats which limits how long you can go without being uncomfortable. Also only one toilet/shower room which was a bit of a struggle for a family of 5!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend away for a wedding in Ngongataha

We needed a place for 8 adults to stay for a wedding close by, for 2 nights. We loved the location to the wedding and the place was well set up. Nice to have air conditioning as the midges are quite bad in February and you need to keep the place closed at dusk. The outside table is fabulous for BBQ dining. The host was really good to deal with. I would suggest 8 adults a bit much for a one bathroom (toilet in the bathroom) set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely home on the lake!

We loved the gorgeous views at the home. It was well appointed appreciated the fans and air conditioning units. Deck was lovely and covered during rainy days. Only issue was that the kayaks which were listed as three working units only had one out of three that actually floated without taking on water. In addition one of the paddles was broken. This was disappointing as we had hoped to explore the lake as a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A pretty nice place near Rotorua

First off, for some reason I thought this was a fancy new home from the listing, but actually it's an older home with some recent freshening up. Everything was clean, e.g. linens, towels, carpet, counters, but there were a few minor scuffs on walls and a little bit of mold in the shower. The house is on the lake with a nice view and backyard. Some of the hedges along the driveway were in need of pruning as they were hanging out into the driveway. Some patio furniture is bolted down and there are video cameras on the exterior. These touches made me question the safety of the neighborhood... that said, the neighborhood seemed fine. Overall, we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house with a beautiful view of the lake. Nice and quiet neighborhood perfect for relaxing.

The edgewater escape is a beautiful place to get away from city life and take some time to relax. The neighborhood was nice and quiet so there were no disturbances. The lake is right in your backyard so you can take a dip and not have to leave the house. The shopping center is only a few minutes away and there are plenty of places to visit and explore. My have was the Secret Spot Hot Tubs. Overall a great experience and perfect place escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great venue, loved area, kayaks

Well presented warm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic

A real pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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