Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
By the lake
Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Garden
Explore the area
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
Lake Okareka
Place, Lake Okareka
3 min walk
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
10 min drive
Polynesian Spa
Place, Polynesian Spa
18 min drive
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
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
Dining area
About this property
Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach
Summary:
A sunny, single-level retreat for two overlooking beautiful Lake Ōkareka - a private garden with a BBQ, lake views from the living area, and Boyes Beach just a short stroll away.
📍 400m » Boyes Beach for a swim
📍 5 min » Blue Lake (Tikitapu)
📍 10 min » Redwoods Forest
📍 13-15 min » Te Puia, city centre & Polynesian Spa
📍 15 min » Rotorua Airport
✅ Sunny single-level home, perfect for couples
✅ Private garden with a BBQ & lake views
✅ 495 Mbps WIFI
The Space:
A charming, sunny single-level home overlooking stunning Lake Ōkareka, just a 10-minute drive from Rotorua and set up as the perfect escape for two. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area opens onto a private garden with a BBQ and outdoor seating, and you look out over the lake, which is just a short walk away. Boyes Beach is only 400m down the road for a swim or a paddle.
HIGHLIGHTS
⭐️ Beautiful views over Lake Ōkareka from the living area and garden
⭐️ Just 400m to Boyes Beach for swimming and lake views
⭐️ Sunny, single-level layout - ideal for couples
⭐️ Private garden with a BBQ and outdoor seating
⭐️ Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
⭐️ Queen master bedroom, full bathroom and laundry
⭐️ Internal-access garage plus free street parking
⭐️ 5 minutes to Blue Lake and 10 to the Redwoods
- BEDROOMS -
Bedroom (Master): Queen bed
Sleeps 2. All bedding and linen supplied.
- BATHROOMS -
One full bathroom, plus a laundry.
- LIVING AREA -
A cosy open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that opens out to the garden, with lake views from both. Everything is on one level for easy, comfortable living.
- PARKING -
An internal-access garage for one car, plus free street parking.
Guest Access:
You'll have the whole single-level home to yourselves - the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, the queen bedroom, the full bathroom, the laundry and the internal-access garage. Step outside to the private garden with its BBQ and outdoor seating, and enjoy the lake views. Boyes Beach is just a short walk away.
The Neighborhood:
Millar's Hideaway sits in the peaceful lakeside settlement of Lake Ōkareka, one of Rotorua's prettiest small lakes. Boyes Beach is a 400m stroll away, ideal for a swim or simply soaking up the views, and the immediate neighbourhood is quiet and relaxed. You're wonderfully placed for the outdoors, with Blue Lake (Tikitapu) about 5 minutes away and the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest around 10, while central Rotorua and its restaurants, shops and geothermal attractions are a 13 to 15 minute drive.
Getting Around:
A car is recommended out here, as public transport is limited, and there's an internal-access garage plus free street parking. By car, Blue Lake is about 5 minutes away, the Redwoods around 10, Te Puia and the city centre 13 to 15, and Polynesian Spa and Rotorua Airport about 15. Skyline, Zorb and Rotorua Canopy Tours are all roughly 22 to 23 minutes.
Other Things to Note:
WIFI runs at around 495 Mbps. This is a sunny single-level home set up for two, so it's a lovely quiet base for a couple. It sits by Lake Ōkareka with Boyes Beach a short walk away - please keep an eye on any little ones near the water.
Interaction with Guests:
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Buried Village and Polynesian Spa. Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
Polynesian Spa - 18 min drive - 11.7 km
Skyline Rotorua - 28 min drive - 19.1 km
Mitai Maori Village - 28 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Ciabatta Bakery - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Wendy's Hamburgers - 11 min drive
Eastwood - 15 min drive
geyser cafe - 14 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 6 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach on 2 Feb, 2027 start from S$587, 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 10:30 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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
This was a beautiful location overlooking Lake Okareka, with a quiet beach just a couple of hundred metres away. A place to relax and explore, a short drive from Rotorua but without the smell and the crowds! The only fault was illegible oven dials (looked up online) and a personal dislike of the rather orange floor….. but that didn’t detract from a very nice and comfortable stay.
A most delightful 8 night Getaway. Heating was very adequate for a winter stayover, bed was very warm and comfortable, Loved the luxrious throws. Comfortable seating. All amentitaties were thoughtfully appointed, views of the lake and bush were quiet and relaxing. Thank you for sharing Millars Hideaway.
We choose this property for the location and size as we didn't want to stay in Rotorua central. And the location and property was ideal for us. One bedroom, big livingroom/kitchen,bathroom and toilet. Very well equipped. Nice and quiet and the view from the lounge is absolutely beautiful. We would stay there again.
Mike A.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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