Lion House - Lakefront Spa, Private Beach & Jetty

Summary:

Private beach. Private jetty. Three kayaks and a spa pool on the deck looking straight out over the water. The Lion House sits absolute lakefront on Lake Rotoiti, with vaulted timber ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass and lake views from every living space. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeps ten - built for two families or a group of friends who want the lake to themselves. Open-plan kitchen and dining for eight, a wood fire for winter, and a path from the lawn down to your own beach and jetty. Take the kayaks out, swim off the jetty, then soak in the spa as the sun drops over the lake - this quiet stretch of Rotoiti is what people drive past Rotorua to find.



The Space:

The Lion House is built into the slope above Lake Rotoiti, so every main living space looks out over the water. Vaulted timber ceilings run through the lounge, dining and kitchen, and floor-to-ceiling glass keeps the lake at the centre of everything. There's a wood fire for the cooler months and a built-in library wall along the lounge, with deep leather sofas and a smart TV.



The kitchen has a large island with breakfast bar seating, opening onto a long timber dining table that seats eight. Sliding doors lead out to a covered deck for outdoor dining and BBQs, and a separate open deck with sun loungers and the spa pool, positioned to look straight out over the lake - the spot for a soak with a wine after a day on the water.



Four bedrooms sleep up to ten. The upstairs master has a king bed, the same vaulted ceiling, a large picture window over the lake and its own balcony. The second upstairs bedroom has two single beds and is accessed through the master - a quirky layout that works well for families travelling with younger children who want to be close to mum and dad. Downstairs there's a queen bedroom with doors to the garden, and a fourth bedroom set up with both a queen bed and a bunk - perfect for kids or a mixed group.



Two bathrooms keep things moving: the upstairs ensuite off the master has a bath, walk-in shower and twin basins, and the main bathroom downstairs has a shower and vanity. A separate laundry with washer and dryer sits alongside.



Outside, the lawn slopes down to the lake. A path runs from the house down to your own private beach and jetty - swim, fish, or tie up the boat. Three kayaks are provided for guests to use, so you can be out on Rotoiti within minutes of arriving. There's a picnic table on the lawn for lunch by the water.



Guest Access:

You have exclusive use of the whole property: the house, all four bedrooms and two bathrooms, kitchen, lounges, all decks, lawn, the spa pool, the three kayaks, and your own private beach and jetty. Off-street parking on the driveway for several vehicles, including space for a boat and trailer.



The Neighborhood:

The Lion House sits on Lake Rotoiti, one of the quieter Te Arawa lakes and a favourite for boaties, anglers and lake-day regulars. It's a peaceful, bush-fringed stretch of waterfront - trout fishing, kayaking, water skiing, and swimming straight off your jetty. The Hot Pools at Manupirua Bay are a Lake Rotoiti rite of passage and only accessible by boat across the water. Okere Falls and the Kaituna kayaking runs are close by, as is the Hells Gate geothermal park. The Okere Falls Store is a popular local stop for breakfast or a beer on the way home.



Getting Around:

You'll want a car for this one. The Lion House is around 28 minutes from Rotorua city centre via State Highway 30, and a quick 17 minutes from Rotorua Airport. Plenty of off-street parking on the driveway. No public transport along this stretch of lakefront, so plan your supermarket run on the way in.



Other Things to Note:

The house is built into a hillside, so there are steps between the driveway, the house and the path down to the beach - worth knowing if anyone in your group finds stairs difficult.



Bedroom two (two singles) is reached through the master bedroom, so it suits children or a family group rather than two separate couples.



WIFI runs at around 281 Mbps.



Interaction with Guests:

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