Mokoia Rising - Peaceful lakeside retreat | House in Rotorua

9.8 (6 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 lake access - plus your very own private hot tub for winding down under the stars.
🌟 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
• Lake access - sunrise views included
• Hot tub and courtyard for ultimate relaxation
• Two cosy bedrooms, one bathroom - sleeps up to 5 guests
• Kayaks 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
• Hot tub with views of the garden and night sky
📍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

This 2 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with TV, Child Friendly, Hot Tub, 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

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 775 sq ft (72 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • On the lake
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit
Spa
  • Hot tub

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.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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

Ali R.
May 26, 2025 10:59:21 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This was such a wonderful find - we’ll absolutely be booking again!Beautiful Bach with everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
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