Parawai Bay Lakeside Retreat

Entire guest suite in Rotorua, New Zealand

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Lauren & Sam
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top-rated by guests from Australia

100% of guests from Australia rated this home 5 stars in the past year.

On the lake

This home is right on Lake Rotorua.

Unwind in the hot tub

This is one of the few places in the area with this amenity.
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Welcome to the gorgeous Parawai Bay, Lakeside Rotorua. Located just 10 minutes drive from Rotorua city centre or a short cycle, run or walk down the Ngongotaha trail. We are positioned directly on the Lakes edge with stunning panoramic views.
Wake up to the seamless views from your luxurious Bed. Open up the bi-fold doors onto your own private patio area.
Relax in the Spa. Take the Paddle Boards or Kayaks out or soak up the sunshine. Make use of the E-scooters & Bikes or Netflix & chill.

The space
Private Lake edge Apartment set up with a comfy Queen Bed, Quality linen and all the comforts.
We live above in the main house & are available to help anytime. You have your own private entrance, Bathroom ensuite, closet & patio area directly on the Lakes edge!
The BBQ, Kayaks, paddle boards, Bean bags, outdoor seating & umbrella are all included for your own use.
Beautiful Lake great for swimming & exploring. Boat ramp available.

Sleep in with the gorgeous view from your Bed or start the morning watching the Sunrise from the secret Spa Pool on the lakes edge, or relax with a soak after a day of exploring.

The Waiteti & Ngongotaha Stream outlets onto Lake Rotorua are some of the worlds most famous spots for fly fishing & is right on our doorstep!

We have storage, a washing machine, dryer & clothes line available for use.

Boat parking available. Please notify prior to arrival.

Guest access
Private entrance,
24hr check-in,
Private Villa on the bottom level,
Private Ensuite,
Front patio area on Lakes edge with outdoor table & seating,
secret Spa Pool.
Public Boat ramp.

LED Flatscreen TV with Netflix,
Unlimited High-speed WIFI,
Bean bag loungers,
BBQ with side burner,
2x SUP Paddle Boards,
Adult life jackets,
Towels,
2x Kayaks,
Snorkel equipment,
2x Cruiser Bicycles,
Helmets & Bike locks,
2x E-Scooters,
Laundry- Washer & Dryer,
Closet,
Kitchen (No oven).

*All above items are inclusive of your Room rate.

Ngongotaha Stream outlet onto Lake Rotorua is one of the worlds most famous spots for fly fishing & is right on our doorstep!

Off street Parking space
Boat parking available prior to arrival

Other things to note
This accommodation offers an “All inclusive” cost & no additional fees apply for the use of Kayaks, Paddle board, Bikes, E-Scooters, BBQ & Laundry facilities , tea’s & Nespresso Coffee!

*All bookings for 3 nights or more receive a complimentary 'Bottle of Wine' on arrival.

Quiet time after 10pm.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Bay view
Garden view
Beach access – Beachfront
Fast Wi-Fi: 98 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

Accessibility features

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

We have a beautiful quiet neighbourhood with parks & walking trails into the small village with great Cafes, Bakeries & Grocery store. Theres a great little pop-up trailer that sells the most amazing real fruit ice creams on hot days. A lot of Rotorua's main attractions are based on this side of Rotorua & the City Centre is 10 minutes drive.

Meet your hosts

Born in the 80s
My work: Property Investor
After Traveling & staying in Air BnB's all over the World, we decided to Renovate our Rental Properties & Fit out with Funky New Furnishings, Comfy New Beds & Luxurious New Linen. We have created our BnB's to be just as we would like to Stay in ourselfs! Making sure the small details that you really appreciate as a Traveller are all there, such as Quick easy Communication, Free High Speed WIFI, Laundry Facilities, Comfy Beds, Fresh clean Towels, High Quality Sheets/linen, Warm Duckdown Duvets, Bedside Tables, plenty of Power points, Plenty of Coat hangers & a Dress Mirror for the Ladies, Fully equiped new Kitchens, Wine Glasses, Lockable Sheds, MtnBike wash-down Facilities, Free Secure Parking, flexible check-in & check-out times & of course Location!
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Lauren & Sam is a Superhost

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm