In Galatea .At this Galatea vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Te Urewera National Park and 32 miles (52 km) of Mount Tarawera. Awakeri Hot Springs and Lake Rotomahana are also within 32 miles (52 km).
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House!
A large, mono pitch, fully self-contained house featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 separate wash rooms, overlooking Lake Aniwhenua.
Concrete polished floors, Gourmet open plan kitchen, large native handmade dining table for 20 guests and a stand-alone fire place
This brand new house offers a higher level of accommodation for groups upwards of 20 people. With sunken fire pit and rustic out door bath tubs - this high end house provides you that international escape you're yearning for, right in your own back yard!
Enjoy the fully covered 3m deck out the front of the house, with uninterrupted panoramic views of the peaceful lake, while sipping wine, cooking the BBQ or simply relaxing and taking life in.
In the early morning hours, watch sacred mists roll across the lake. As the sun drops below the horizon in the afternoon, the skies are painted with brilliant oranges, pinks, reds and purples – an artist’s palate! A place to sit and watch the natural world go by, or indulge in a fun filled weekend getaway with friends and family.
Lake access, playground and boat ramp just 3minutes down the road, less than 40minutes away from the native rainforests, beaches and the seaside town of Whakatane 45 minutes away and the geothermal township of Rotorua just 1 hour drive.
Surrounded by lush farmlands, forests, lakes, rivers and waterfalls - trout fishing and hunting does not get any better than this! Or perhaps you want to get out on your boat, wakeboard or jetski on the beautiful lake, with little chance of bumping in to too many others.
This accommodation option is suitable for groups of friends, families or special interest groups, such as mountain bikers, hunters and fisher-people and their partners.
Your dream escape can be as relaxing or as action packed as YOU want!!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Patio
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Outside only
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.
Property is also known as
Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! Galatea
Frequently asked questions
How close is Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! to the airport?
This vacation home is 35.7 mi (50-min drive) away from the Whakatane (WHK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House!?
As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! on Nov 19, 2025 start from $852.32, excluding 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.
Does Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House!?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! to downtown Galatea?
This vacation home is 6.7 mi away from Galatea.
Serene Lakeside Escape in Brand New Luxury House! Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Noel B.
Aug 16, 2024
Beautiful Location
Fantastic concept but lacks quality cooking items, a fridge way below capacity for the amount of guests that can be accommodated, no Wifi and lacks not having an 80 inch tv in the dining area to cater for sporting groups or large family gatherings etc.
A beautiful place with an amazing view of the lake.
Noel B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Arihia S.
Jun 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Kura group
Loved this property it was really lovely and the wood fire which had warmed the house throughout was so welcoming.
We had a variety of school age students n having them all under one roof was great.
The kitchen was a good size for 20 odd people and bedrooms were a good size and well ventilated.
I suggest you get a few more living room chairs in the lounge space so more people can sit comfortably in the living room without having to sit at table.
Beautiful, peaceful setting with a lovely sunset.
Thank you whanau the hosts were cheerful, kind and helpful.
We loved this property and definitely recommend this place to large groups visiting anywhere near Whakatane, Mahina Dam, Murupara.
Arihia S.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Jean L.
Apr 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Celebration
As a family we had a fantastic time and the property is well set up for a large family group.
I did however feel like we weren’t expected that day. Firstly we were greeted by someone who certainly wasn’t expecting us and were sent back to the office. Nadine was much more welcoming however.
The water wasn’t on and it took a wee while for that to be remedied. Again Nadine did her best to sort it.
We also felt that 10 minutes with the leaf blower on the concrete area and a lawn mower would have made everything look a lot more loved. Aware that it is Autumn but there were pretty much no leaves left on the offending trees, so a quick tidy up wouldn’t have taken much. Just a little bit lacking in general maintenance.
But apart from those comments which I only make to be constructive for future, it was a terrific place to stay for our family get together and wouldn’t hesitate to return and recommend to others.
Jean L.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vivien L.
Aug 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, stunning sunsets!
What a beautiful home and location, it was such a precious time to be able to have our crew all in the same house together and have everything we needed in the one place! The sunset on our stay was incredible! Thank you so much!
Vivien L.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sally G.
Mar 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing venue
This property is perfectly set up for a family or friends gathering. It exceeds expectations and is located in a gorgeous part of NZ. Highly recommend.