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A bedroom with a large window, a bed with floral bedding, and a view of greenery and mountains.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 275 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Lake Okareka
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach

Summary:

A sunny, single-level retreat for two overlooking beautiful Lake Ōkareka - a private garden with a BBQ, lake views from the living area, and Boyes Beach just a short stroll away.



📍 400m » Boyes Beach for a swim

📍 5 min » Blue Lake (Tikitapu)

📍 10 min » Redwoods Forest

📍 13-15 min » Te Puia, city centre & Polynesian Spa

📍 15 min » Rotorua Airport



✅ Sunny single-level home, perfect for couples

✅ Private garden with a BBQ & lake views

✅ 495 Mbps WIFI



The Space:

A charming, sunny single-level home overlooking stunning Lake Ōkareka, just a 10-minute drive from Rotorua and set up as the perfect escape for two. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area opens onto a private garden with a BBQ and outdoor seating, and you look out over the lake, which is just a short walk away. Boyes Beach is only 400m down the road for a swim or a paddle.



HIGHLIGHTS

⭐️ Beautiful views over Lake Ōkareka from the living area and garden

⭐️ Just 400m to Boyes Beach for swimming and lake views

⭐️ Sunny, single-level layout - ideal for couples

⭐️ Private garden with a BBQ and outdoor seating

⭐️ Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area

⭐️ Queen master bedroom, full bathroom and laundry

⭐️ Internal-access garage plus free street parking

⭐️ 5 minutes to Blue Lake and 10 to the Redwoods



- BEDROOMS -

Bedroom (Master): Queen bed

Sleeps 2. All bedding and linen supplied.



- BATHROOMS -

One full bathroom, plus a laundry.



- LIVING AREA -

A cosy open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that opens out to the garden, with lake views from both. Everything is on one level for easy, comfortable living.



- PARKING -

An internal-access garage for one car, plus free street parking.



Guest Access:

You'll have the whole single-level home to yourselves - the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, the queen bedroom, the full bathroom, the laundry and the internal-access garage. Step outside to the private garden with its BBQ and outdoor seating, and enjoy the lake views. Boyes Beach is just a short walk away.



The Neighborhood:

Millar's Hideaway sits in the peaceful lakeside settlement of Lake Ōkareka, one of Rotorua's prettiest small lakes. Boyes Beach is a 400m stroll away, ideal for a swim or simply soaking up the views, and the immediate neighbourhood is quiet and relaxed. You're wonderfully placed for the outdoors, with Blue Lake (Tikitapu) about 5 minutes away and the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest around 10, while central Rotorua and its restaurants, shops and geothermal attractions are a 13 to 15 minute drive.



Getting Around:

A car is recommended out here, as public transport is limited, and there's an internal-access garage plus free street parking. By car, Blue Lake is about 5 minutes away, the Redwoods around 10, Te Puia and the city centre 13 to 15, and Polynesian Spa and Rotorua Airport about 15. Skyline, Zorb and Rotorua Canopy Tours are all roughly 22 to 23 minutes.



Other Things to Note:

WIFI runs at around 495 Mbps. This is a sunny single-level home set up for two, so it's a lovely quiet base for a couple. It sits by Lake Ōkareka with Boyes Beach a short walk away - please keep an eye on any little ones near the water.



Interaction with Guests:

If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Okareka. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and TV
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lake Okareka and 6 minutes by car from Lake Tikitapu
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

To help keep our homes and neighbours safe, we may require the lead guest to provide a government-issued photo ID before check-in. In line with Air...

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Millar's Hideaway - Lake Views, Walk to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice house in quiet surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay to be near the amenities of Rotorua without being in the middle of a city. Lovely views of the lake and very peaceful. Great communication from the host. 100% recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A second stay at this lovely property. Such a beautiful location, quiet, green, well equipped and spacious.
View from the sitting room window.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Millar’s Hideaway was fantastic. The place was clean and exactly as described. Location was fantastic and everything we hoped for.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is well equipped. We were very comfortable for our 2-night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

manuel c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was smooth, mostly all went as expected and as described. Nice views from the living. Very close to the beach. Would recommend to use Steep Street for getting in and out, as it can be quite a sharp turn
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

iain c.

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

Great property with a short walk to a beautiful lake

We loved our stay at Millar’s Hideaway with the proximity to Rotorua and the short walk to the beautiful lake
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appreciated the garage, especially for rainy times. Great layout for 2 guests with wonderful views. Two minor issues were that the oven/stove control dials were unreadable so we were not sure what temperatures were being set; and Kleenex tissues were not supplied. We would definitely recommend to others or return ourselves to this charming location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Quiet getaway

Close to town but so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

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

Lake Okareka Get-Away

Easy clean and no fuss house to stay in with alcove seats to enjoy the lake view and a gorgeous lake settlement to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O.

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

Beautiful quiet getaway

Perfect and the host so helpful it was a very enjoyable peaceful place to stay and would recommend it and would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!! This holiday house was perfect. It has the most beautiful view and was so peaceful. Its out of the hustle and bustle but not too far if you want to the do the touristy thing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

A quiet stay in Rotorua

We loved our stay. We watched beautiful sunrises every morning, and the location was a quick walk to the lake. The bed was super comfortable, and the gardens were well kept. Thank you for making our stay in Rotorua a lovely one.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen T.

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

Amazing place to stay

We had an absolutely fantastic stay, the location, outlook and presentation of the home was all beautiful. So close to Rotorua, Redwoods and activities. We loved our stay and would love to return again, horse riding, MTB and relaxing, amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fiona H.

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

Millars Hideaway Rotorua

This was a lovely place to stay for our time in Rotorua. Close to everything including the Living Village and The Redwood Treetops walk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Narelle J.

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

Great place

Lovely peaceful location. Well equipped home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake Okareka Hideaway

Beautiful quiet cottage with stunning views of the lake. Lovely walks and adventure close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Wonderful private house

We were only passing through for a quick night, but beautiful house with gorgeous flowers! Very clean with everything you could need. Great view of the lake. Awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean accommodation to suit a couple, with most facilities provided you would expect, but no dishwasher. Comfortable bed. Steep drive to access
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect

Will definitely return very private quiet place lovely views of lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilda P.

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

Lovely

Very comfortable and well equipped home in a lovely and peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian U.

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

Great house for 2 people, excellent location

Loved the place, has everything you need for a relaxing stay and more. Found the large garage very useful to keep the boat ready for an early morning fishing trip. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

A lovely retreat

Millar's Hideaway is a super place! Clean, bright, surrounded by beautiful grounds and in a quiet neighborhood. Our neighborhood walks and the longer walks around the lake were both excellent.And while it's a mountain lake retreat home, it's also super convenient to Rotorua. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Perfect location close to lake

This was a beautiful location overlooking Lake Okareka, with a quiet beach just a couple of hundred metres away. A place to relax and explore, a short drive from Rotorua but without the smell and the crowds! The only fault was illegible oven dials (looked up online) and a personal dislike of the rather orange floor….. but that didn’t detract from a very nice and comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pauline M.

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

Hauora (wellbeing) Getaway

A most delightful 8 night Getaway. Heating was very adequate for a winter stayover, bed was very warm and comfortable, Loved the luxrious throws. Comfortable seating. All amentitaties were thoughtfully appointed, views of the lake and bush were quiet and relaxing. Thank you for sharing Millars Hideaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024