Rotorua Lakeside Pourakau Bay Holiday Bach/House

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View from lounge - sunrise over the bay
Living area
Dining and Kitchen
Kitchen
Front of house looking toward the lake
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9.4Outstanding
(90 Ratings)
Beautiful property with lake views, well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and great communication. Guests loved the kayaks and spacious house, perfect for families.
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(90 Ratings)

House in Rotorua

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Pourakau Bay is a lake front, 1970s style, family bach - with expansive views across the water to Mokoia Island and beyond. Set in nature, the bach has its own beach and guests can kayak and swim (depending on weather and lake conditions). It is close to Rotorua township (5 minutes by car) and is situated on a large gated section with off street parking. The water supply is spring fed so there is no need to bring or buy bottled water.

Town, and some of Rotorua's top attractions, shopping and restaurants, are all close however, the bach is a situated in a quiet area. Its a great for holiday makers, tourists and for those on business (or leisure trips) who are looking for a quiet, space to recreate and play and/or to read, write and work.

Pourakau Bay bach offers a modern, fully equipped kitchen with and comfortable furnishings throughout. Everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay is here.

The bach sleeps 7 on: one King, one Queen, two single beds with one roll-away.

Special conditions:
Pourakau Bay operates on two tariff rates depending on the season. Rates are applicable for up to 2 people, extra person is $35.00 per person with a maximum of 7 people.

Minimum 2 nights for off peak and 3 nights for peak season.

Peak season includes: Public holidays, 16 December to January 16..

Please note that the water quality of Lake Rotorua, during peak summer, can sometimes be tenuous and swimming not advised. You can check the quality of the lake, at any time, by following this link to the Land Air Water Aotearoa site: https://www.lawa.org.nz/






Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(90 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Beautiful property with lake views, well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and great communication. Guests loved the kayaks and spacious house, perfect for families.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
There are a lot of great things about this property: proximity to the lake, BEAUTIFUL view from the lounge and deck, fully stocked kitchen, washer AND dryer, updated bathrooms, proximity to town and some major tourist attractions. We really enjoyed all that.I would say the property could use a really good deep clean and some trimming of trees outside so it’s easier to drive down the path. Initially I only received check in information from VRBO and I didn’t get a super fast response from the owner, however, we had already been able to get in at that point. Initially the internet was not working and we had to reconfigure that, but got it going. The tv remote was out of batteries. All small things, and perhaps not what we should focus on for a vacation rental, but it was also raining a lot and so you’re inside. This is a really well loved rental/family home and if you are okay with some small quirks, it’s a great place to stay.
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2026
The view was amazing, the kitchen was well stocked. The beds were comfortable. We had everything we needed to cook in the home. It was in a great location for all our activities on Rotorua
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Great location! Sunrises were beautiful. Quick response from host and we had everything we needed.
6 / 10Average·Nov 2025
The house had a beautiful view and was well maintained. I would say that there was an overpowering musty odor. Maybe we were the first guests in a while? I grew up going to lake cottages in the summer so am used to slightly musty smells but this was a little extreme. Otherwise it was a lovely spot.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Rotorua Lakeside Pourakau Bay Holiday Bach/House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

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

Is Rotorua Lakeside Pourakau Bay Holiday Bach/House pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Rotorua Lakeside Pourakau Bay Holiday Bach/House?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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