The Love Shack, Lake Rotoiti. Ultimate Lake Edge Escape

Top rated by guests
Bookabach  Gold medal winner Gold Category.
Brand new kitchen with generous fridge space
Relaxed Scandinavian style.
Dinner for two, with filtered water on tap.
Metres from waters edge
review stars
9.9Outstanding
(337 Ratings)
The Love Shack exceeded all expectations with its cozy cabin, lakeside view, excellent amenities, and warm hosts. It's a gem for unwinding and enjoying nature.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(337 Ratings)

Cottage in Rotorua

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

Gold medal-winning accommodation and popular all year round, this lake edge property is located at Okere Fall, Lake Rotoiti. A short 15 minutes from Rotorua Airport. 25 minutes into central Rotorua, and 30 minutes to Papamoa Beach,45 minutes to Tauranga. 5-minute drive to the Okere Falls cafe. Described by many as " A Modern Scandinavian" twist to the Kiwiana-themed bach, The Love Shack has a rustic blend of plywood walls, mood feature lighting, and lush soft furnishings that makes for a romantic and relaxing escape. The Love Shack has a luxurious queen-size Sleepy Head Chiropractic bed- super comfy! The sleek kitchen is fitted with a modern cooktop, microwave, and filtered H20 on tap along with a full-sized fridge/freezer for extended stays. A Weber Baby Q BBQ makes outdoor cooking a breeze. The Love Shack is 29 square metres in total inside space, plus a deck and garden area. The Shack has an Ensuite off the bedroom and not a full bathroom.
Private jetty offers the option to bring your boat and try your luck at fishing for Rainbow Trout, or just playing on the water and visiting the many bays and beaches including the famous Manupirua Hot Pools which are only accessible by boat. Visit the Okere Falls Food Store/Cafe/Beer Garden by boat or a short stroll. A great place to stock up on their extensive beer range. There are numerous activities close by including bush walks, white water rafting, golfing, and thermal attractions. Enjoy some of the best Mountain biking tracks in the world, the Redwood forest is 25 minutes from here or just kick back and enjoy kayaking on the lake. We have a selection of kayaks as well as stand up paddleboards for guests to use. Off-road parking is situated at the top by the main house with a short walk down steps and a concrete path to the Love Shack( less than 1 minute). PLEASE NOTE : A reasonable fitness level of fitness is required to walk the short distance Up & Down to the Shack. There is NO direct car access to the Shack. Let us know in advance if you would like to bring your boat or jet ski so we can give you special instructions about Launching across at the Waipuna boat ramp and it's a wee just 10 minutes cruise across to us. Remember that our inlet is strictly 5 knots.
Special conditions:
MINIMUM STAY IN THE LOVE SHACK IS 2 NIGHTS.
(Long weekends minimum three nights-ie Auckland Anniversary weekend, Waitangi, Easter, Anzac, Kings Birthday, Matariki, Labour weekend.

A compulsory $70 cleaning fee applies which covers removing guest rubbish, guest recycling, and laundry.

Guests are provided with all linen, including sheets, shower, and swimming towels, bedding, kitchen tea towels.
A well-stocked tea and coffee caddy along with some BBQ essentials(oil, salt, ​pepper, handy towels). We also provide Body wash, Shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, Hand wash, hand sanitiser, Face wipes(for makeup removal), sanitizing wipes, and BBQ wipes.

If wishing to bring a jet ski or boat, please let us know in advance of your stay so we can clear some room on our jetty and give you clear instructions on where to launch and park trailers.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(337 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
The Love Shack exceeded all expectations with its cozy cabin, lakeside view, excellent amenities, and warm hosts. It's a gem for unwinding and enjoying nature.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Fabulous location and the best view! 10/10 for us. Great local cafe and loved the river rafting!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
Very nice place to stay for the weekend. Owner has set the bach up very nicely, it had everything we needed. Lovely view of the lake and great to hear the bellbirds singing away.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
This property was our last stop in New Zealand before heading back to UK. We were delighted as it was as stunning as the pictures portrayed. The shack was well equipped with a very comfy bed. Being able to relax by the edge of the lake or take a kayak out on the water was a perfect place for us. Rod and Flow were lovely and welcoming and ensured we had a good stay.
5 / 10·Dec 2020
Loved the place! We had a great little long weekend. Awesome spot, great views sitting by the water with a glass of wine in the early evening, after exploring the lake on our jetski! Everything you needed in the bach was provided including after sun spray when I got a little burnt! Thank you Flo! Definitely will recommend to our friends and we'll definitely be coming back! Especially as hubbie has discovered a mutual love of American muscle cars, especially Firebirds, with the owner!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Love Shack, Lake Rotoiti. Ultimate Lake Edge Escape. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Love Shack, Lake Rotoiti. Ultimate Lake Edge Escape pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Love Shack, Lake Rotoiti. Ultimate Lake Edge Escape?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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