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Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks

Vacation home near Polynesian Spa in Rotorua

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A dining area with a table set for four, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and hills.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, white cabinets, and a view of a lush landscape through large windows.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a lake.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Living Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Mitai Maori Village
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Kawaha Point stay.With a stay at this Kawaha Point vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Rotorua and 2 miles (3 km) of Skyline Rotorua. Volcanic Hills Winery and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Rotorua - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 10 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mitai Maori Village - 11 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Volcanic Hills Winery - 11 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Izumi Japanese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 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.

Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks

Summary:
A stunning four-bedroom home on the shores of Lake Rotorua - breathtaking lake views, your own private beach and kayaks, and the city just minutes away.

📍 4-5 min » Skyline, Zorb & Canopy Tours
📍 8 min » Polynesian Spa & Wai Ariki Spa
📍 11 min » Te Puia
📍 14 min » Redwoods Forest
📍 18 min » Rotorua Airport

✅ Private lake access with a sandy beach & kayaks
✅ Sleeps 9 across four bedrooms
✅ 29 Mbps WIFI

The Space:
A beautiful four-bedroom home right on the shores of Lake Rotorua, with breathtaking lake views and its own private access down to a sandy beach. Set over two levels down a long driveway, the home has a warm, open living area with a fireplace, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a garden with a BBQ and outdoor seating looking out over the water - the perfect spot to relax and make the most of the lakeside setting.

HIGHLIGHTS
⭐️ Private lake access - a path from the front lawn down to a sandy beach
⭐️ Kayaks to explore the lake
⭐️ Breathtaking lake views
⭐️ Sleeps 9 across four bedrooms
⭐️ Warm open-plan living with a fireplace
⭐️ Fully-equipped kitchen, plus a garden with BBQ and outdoor seating
⭐️ Long driveway with plenty of off-street parking
⭐️ Just a 5-minute drive to the Rotorua CBD, and close to Skyline, Zorb and Canopy Tours

- BEDROOMS -
Bedroom 1 (Master, upstairs): Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (upstairs): Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (downstairs): Queen bed
Bedroom 4 (upstairs): Single-over-double bunk bed
Sleeps 9 in total. All bedding and linen supplied.

- BATHROOMS -
Two full bathrooms - one downstairs and one upstairs.

- LIVING AREA -
An open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with a fireplace, opening out to a garden with a BBQ and outdoor seating and lovely lake views. There's a comfortable living area to relax in after a day out.

- PARKING -
Off-street parking down the long driveway, with plenty of room, plus free parking on the street.

Guest Access:
You'll have the whole house to yourselves - all four bedrooms, both bathrooms, the fully-equipped kitchen and the living areas, plus the garden with its BBQ and outdoor seating. You'll also have your own private access to the lake: a path leads from the front lawn down to a sandy beach, and there are kayaks for you to explore the water.

The Neighborhood:
Kawaha Point is one of Rotorua's loveliest lakeside neighbourhoods - quiet and leafy, right on the shores of Lake Rotorua, yet just a five-minute drive from the CBD. Some of Rotorua's most popular attractions are close by, including Skyline's gondola and luge, Zorb and Rotorua Canopy Tours, all around five minutes away. The lakefront, Government Gardens and the hot pools at Polynesian Spa and Wai Ariki Spa are about eight minutes by car, with Te Puia's geysers around eleven and the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest about fourteen.

Getting Around:
Having a car is recommended to make the most of your stay, and there's plenty of off-street parking down the driveway plus free street parking. There's also a bus stop nearby with services into the city. By car, Skyline, Zorb and Canopy Tours are all four to five minutes away, Polynesian Spa and the lakefront about eight, Te Puia eleven, the Redwoods fourteen, and Rotorua Airport about eighteen.

Other Things to Note:
WIFI runs at around 29 Mbps. The property has its own lake access and a sandy beach, and is not fully fenced, so children should be supervised near the water at all times. The home is set over two levels with internal stairs.

Interaction with Guests:
If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We may ask the lead guest for a government-issued photo ID before check-in. If we do, please send it through the Airbnb message thread. This is a ...

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.2 mi (19-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks to downtown Rotorua?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Rotorua.

Kawaha on the Lake - Private Beach & Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and lovely views out over the lake - place was tidy and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place right on the lake, comfortable and well equipped. A short drive into Rotorua and many of its attractions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home in Rotorua

Amazing stop on our honeymoon! Gorgeous views of the lake, close to everything, and were super helpful when we accidentally locked ourselves out would absolutely stay here again especially if it was with more people! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay near the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026