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Willowmere Cottage - Willowmere Cottage | Lakefront Kiwi Bach

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Beach
Microwave, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Miscellaneous
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Willowmere Cottage - Willowmere Cottage | Lakefront Kiwi Bach

Absolute lakefront in the quintessential Bach, situated on the Western shores of Lake Rotorua approximately 8kms from Rotorua City. There is plenty of off-road secure parking, and plenty of space for children to play. A safe sandy beach, kayaks and a dinghy make this an ideal holiday retreat. The cottage is older and basic. It's all about location here, so if 5 star accommodation is what you are after this may not suit.

Property manager

InnList

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Hob
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets not 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 not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

AP-2586-listing-6

About the area

Map
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

What's nearby

  • Mitai Maori Village - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Agrodome - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’S - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Willowmere Cottage - Willowmere Cottage | Lakefront Kiwi Bach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Willowmere Cottage - Willowmere Cottage | Lakefront Kiwi Bach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willowmere Cottage - Willowmere Cottage | Lakefront Kiwi Bach?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Willowmere Cottage - Willowmere Cottage | Lakefront Kiwi Bach located?

Located in Ngongotaha, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Agroventures, aMAZEme and Ogo. Velocity Valley and Mitai Maori Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Willowmere Cottage - Willowmere Cottage | Lakefront Kiwi Bach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This was our second stay at Willowmere cottage - we love it. It's a perfect location, right on the edge of lake Rotorua, and nice and cozy with the fire going in winter. Super close to Rotorua for entertainment and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dave w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Great spot. Beautiful lake and close to everything. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family of four adults. We loved Willowmere Cottage. It was warm, felt safe, had all the mod comms, kayaks, great lighting. The house was huge so we all had our own space. The water front was such a treat, with bird life happy to visit. The wifi was a bonus, and sky tv so my husband could watch sky darts. Loved the fire place. No noise at night just the gentle water lapping on the shore. Bathroom was massive with lovely smelling shampoo and conditioner supplied. Thanks for lending us this cozy perfect slice of paradise for three nights 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Beautiful place to stay, quite comfortable and right on the lakenit was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R., Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a traditional Bach
Perfect Location! Quiet, clean and enjoyed the view. Was able to get into activities easily and yet, be away from it all to enjoy the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Janina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
Enjoyed our stay, but property really could do with more updating, very very dated. We could see some things have been improved recently, but the top oven did not work for example and crockery could be replaced, I don't like cracked and stained cups. When we first entered there was a very musty smell, maybe an air purifier might help. There was a lot of cobwebs outside. Inside the property was clean, the view lovely and the bird life enjoyed. I still would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Getaway
This was a lovely weekend away, a beautiful view of the lake. Especially worth waking up to enjoy the sunrise. Very clean, had everything we needed. Water pressure average, a struggle with my long thick hair but my family members with short hair found it fine. Loved that they provided many heaters as it did get cold. They had them in all the bedrooms and was very happy with the one in the lounge. The fireplace was lovely, added to the atmosphere. Good location. Overall, it was lovely, charming and would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kirsty J.

Great spot
Great spot and well priced for the quality but we struggled to stay warm. Kitchen and dining area is cold and had trouble keeping the fire hot enough with damp wood. More blankets are needed. Only 1 role of toilet paper provided. A little more cleaning of windows and frames would be nice too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Abby P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great spot, house needs work!
It was a lovely location and perfect for what we needed. Beds comfortable enough, amenties all ok. I do however think the owner needs to invest some of the $300+ per night fee in this property as it is very poorly maintained. Also there is little point to having a fireplace if the wood is uncovered outside and wet... all it does is hiss, not light a fire!!! The ceiling above the fire looks like it coud collapse! When we went to leave our vehicle became stuck in a foot deep hole of mud, right beside where you park the cars where we were backing around.. very annoying and unnecessary if you just maintained it, applied some gravel etc... Small changes could greatly improve the property.. a splash of paint and some new curtains wouldn’t go astray.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Grant M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location, comfortable 'typical' kiwi bach (i.e. it's not aprkling new but it is just what the backh would be if you owned one) - lakefront and at the same time just a couple of minutes from all the main entertainemnt attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Samantha R., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Ver mixed depending on the room you sleep in
This is hard…. We really appreciated this lovely property and can see the owners would love it but its just not quite at the standard of hiring it out to travelers. Its more a property for the owners and their extended family to enjoy all their old quirky trinkets out of place and bad damp rising smells with lots of old junk that lie around. The actual house is ok with a lovely fire place that we enjoyed that was generously supplied with wood but many things are old and broken. The gardens/tress/outside area is unkept and overgrown with leaves everywhere. Basically the outside area was so unkept that we could not enjoy the outdoors (which is why we booked this property) The linen is fresh and clean. Some beds are comfortable. The bathrooms are ok. Water pressure is medium. The kitchen has an old smell, all plates bowls etc are so randomly spread out all over the kitchen its crazy and the kitchen is on a slope that made me feel like i was on a boat - not a good feeling. Their is a very old mouldy smell in the back bedroom of the house with the roof not intact. Their are possums living in the roof that make sleeping very hard as they make loud noises all night. The back bedroom is not habitable. It should not be include as rentable for this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

james b.

Great location
Some things were great but I stayed in the sleepout where the doors to the outside didn't lock properly giving me no security . Also the multi box with a lead to another multi box to another lead to a light is a fire waiting to happen so I disconnected it . Some dodgy things going on
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Must rent this lake front cottage!
Incredible stay at this well appointed, cozy and ideal lake front cottage. Firewood and kayaks provided. Felt like we were living outside with all of the glass patios and comfortable seating facing the lake. Black swans, ducks and birds abound! Hostess always available to answer questions. Florida, USA
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Birthday
What an amazing view of the lale we saw the sunrise each morning and jist watched the awans and ducks glude by. At night we lit the fire and it kept the house cozy and warm. Will definitely go back as it was such a tranquil calm setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sensational spot
We really enjoyed our stay at this excellent bach right on the water front! It had everything we needed and was warm and cozy with the fire. I highly recommend the bach for anyone who loves the tranquility of water views! Thanks for having us, your bach certainly enhanced our experience of Rotorua!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kerrie M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the lake
It is an old classic batch, could maybe do with abit of a refresh and new single beds..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Enjoyed our stay. Great lakeside location. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., Hamilton

Lovely relaxing place
We enjoyed our stay.came to have a relaxing weekend and it was the perfect spot to fo just that
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

gerard k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility in Rotorua
Such a lovely spot by the lake. We stay in Rotorua regularly but never right on the lake in such a secluded place. We will rent again at some stage. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Absolutely loved our stay here. Being right next to the lake meant lots of activities and fun as well. We had a blast and enjoyed every moment of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Lovely holiday house
A great place for a family to stay. The only heating is the woodburner but it was toasty by the fire and there are hot water bottles for the bedrooms. Our family enjoyed the kayaks and the beautiful view, so close to the lakeside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Bryn H., Auckland

Great location
Hi. Family of four (2 kids under 8) had a great stay and enjoyed the location by the lake and the use of the kayaks. As other reviews have noted the bach is older, but good fun. Only suggestion for improvement would be there are some mice / rodents in the ceiling cavity above the kitchen, and a larger / fan heater would be welcome for the main living area as it was cold when we arrived and the log fire needs some time to warm up before it really starts working.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Amazing relaxing getaway in a secluded area with a tranquil lake setting
Fantastic accommodation which has everything a family needs. The use of the sleepout was fantastic. The kayaks and life jackets made the experience complete and the kids didn't want to leave. Amazing communication with the property manager made our trip a breeze. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019