Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat | House in Rotorua

10.0 (11 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Ngongotaha House | Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat

2 Bedroom House in Ngongotaha, Rotorua

Welcome to Mokoia Rising, a serene and sun-filled cottage just 15 minutes from Rotorua city. Nestled in a very quiet, safe neighbourhood, this warm and welcoming retreat is perfect for couples, friends, or families seeking comfort, nature, and serenity.
🌟 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Lake access - sunrise views included
• Outdoor dining area and courtyard for ultimate relaxation
• Two cosy bedrooms, one bathroom - sleeps up to 5 guests
• Kayak and youth paddle board for lake adventures
• Fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals
• Peaceful, quiet location just outside the city
• Smart TV and Wi-Fi
🛏 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 5)
• Bedroom 1: King bed + Double bed (partitioned into two sleep zones, with desk and TV)
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
🚽 BATHROOMS:
• One bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
🍽 LIVING AND DINING
• Bright, open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge
• Private courtyard with outdoor seating
• Quality kitchen appliances
📍LOCATIONS AND DISTANCES
• Rotorua City Centre / Eat Street: 15 min drive
• Skyline Gondola, Luge, Zorb, Velocity Valley: 10 min drive
• Hamurana Springs / Canopy Tours / Agrodome: 10 min drive
• Redwoods Forest / Treewalk / Rafting: 15 min drive
• Rotorua Airport: 15 min drive
• Ngongotaha Village: 5 min drive
🚗 Central but peaceful – best of both worlds!
☕ ESSENTIALS
• TV and Wi-Fi
• All linens provided
• Washing machine
• Heatpump and A/C in living room
• Portable heaters, fans and extra blankets
• Boardgames
• Nespresso machine
• Coffee, tea and sugar provided
🏡 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Exclusive use of the entire property
• Host available by phone or email during your stay
• Off-street parking
• No parties or loud gatherings - located in a quiet residential area
• Quiet hours 10pm-7am
• Steep walkway to lakeside - may not suit those with limited mobility
Strictly no parties, no events, no pets, no smoking.
Quiet hours 9pm - 7am as this is a quiet residential area

This 2 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Child Friendly, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Ngongotaha. Enjoy your stay in Ngongotaha at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

felina w.
Sep 15, 2025 04:16:22 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Lovely little bach for girls weekend escape. Had everything you need and tidy and clean. The lounge and kitchen is smaller to the pictures but it’s was lovely and cosy. Highly recommend if you’re wanting to be by lake and away from hustle and bustle of main Rotorua town.
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