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Retreat on the Ridge

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Terrace/patio
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Rotorua

At this holiday home you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Okareka and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Lake Tikitapu. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony or patio and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a microwave, a stovetop and a dishwasher. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .In proximity to this Lake Okareka holiday home you'll find Skyline Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 20 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shadehouse Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bp - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retreat on the Ridge

Summary:
Nestled in the Bush overlooking Lake Okareka this spacious and modern 3 bedroom home is the perfect getaway for the family of just a couple. Wake to the sound of birdsong and enjoy the sounds of nature, no traffic or noise of the city. All living is on the ground floor with an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining room. The lounge is heated by a heat pump and/or an excellent wood burner with plenty of wood supplied for your use.

The Space:
The house is set over two levels as is set out as follows:

Ground Floor:
Kitchen
Dining Room
Lounge - decks accessed from either side of the lounge
Laundry
Seperate Toilet
Garage

Upstairs:
Master Bedroom: King Bed with walk through wardrobe to a Clayton's bathroom incl toilet.
Bedroom Two: Queen Bed
Bedroom Three: 2 x King Single Beds each with a pull out single trundler bed (4 x beds in total in this room)
Bathroom with shower and vanity

Guest Access:
You'll have the whole house to yourself

Interaction with Guests:
We are available to help by phone or Airbnb message during your stay.

Property manager

InnList

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,723 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Escape in the Trees lake Okareka Free Wifi
Escape in the Trees Lake Okareka *Free WIFI
Stunning Bush Clad Setting Beautiful Lake Views
Escape in the Trees Native Bush above Lake Okareka
673555875035aa0013d8e42e

Frequently asked questions

Does Retreat on the Ridge have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Retreat on the Ridge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Retreat on the Ridge is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Retreat on the Ridge?

No, Retreat on the Ridge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Retreat on the Ridge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Retreat on the Ridge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Retreat on the Ridge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bridal Party

Great location, lots of room. Lovely outlook. Perfect for getting the bridal party ready for a magical wedding at local Longfords Estate. Fab stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hanspeter F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious property well looked after

Large rooms, lots of space, clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline K.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

It was a lovely property and perfect for our group
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Midweek Lake Retreat

Weather was overcast but plenty to do inside, and only 5 min drive to town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat on the ridge stay

Lovely big property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

Loved our stay. Location is nicely set amongst the bush and is very private. The house was nice and warm and we'll set out. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 stars

Spacious clean and perfecr for familys thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

family holiday

bush around the house was lovely. it was quite a steep driveway tho. house was very comfortable and warm. was clean except for some dirty cups and mugs in the top drawer. good location to Rotorua. easy and good communication with owners. kids loved the spa.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Bush setting

Was a great place and had everything we needed. Nice and warm with native bush setting. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely private location

Loved the property, gorgeous views and a sense of privacy while still being close to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Craig L.

Liked: Cleanliness

N/a

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cozy home

It was nice to be out of Rotarua. Quiet, cozy and lots of space. Enjoyed walking around the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lovejeet S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We really love this house,it was very peaceful and grateful. We enjoyed it and we will visit there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jayne K.

Comfortable accommodation

Property was good overall. The double bed was too had for out guests and they couldn't wait to leave.No bedside lamps in the double room either. Our queen bed was very comfortable. Lots of wood for rhe fire box ...thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Chyrel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and tranquil

Enjoyed our stay, it was close to our event with a beautiful outlook
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and quiet

Beautiful property, quiet and close to lakes and the bush
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Bella Vista

There is nothing like walking bear foot on soft woollen carpets while talking in jungle or beautiful views from the many windows. We all loved this home. The hosts had thought of everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely peaceful location

Great place close to whakarewarewa mountain biking, the redwoods and walking tracks. A lovely peaceful spot and the house is very comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vic F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Bach

Excellent warm and comfortable bach. Perfect for a family holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely lake location

Lovely property in a great location just far enough out of town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escape to the Country

Stunning location in the native bush with easy access to Rotorua. Loved the stay.

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Perfect house for two couples and three kids. well equiped, warm and clean and only a short drive from Rotorua. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Clean and spacious. Perfect set up if you’re planning to use as a base fir biking. It is a bit of a walk down to the water or a very quick drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020