Yes, its all here just waiting for you to come and soak up the ambiance and go home relaxed. Warm, double glazed, fully insulated, new freestanding fire, heaters in every bedroom and a 4 person spa ensure a cozy stay during the cooler winter months. Our holiday home has ramped entry to assist those who finds steps difficult. Catch a trout from the front lawn or just sit somewhere on the spacious deck with a refreshing drink and watch the lake action unfold. A roomy newly renovated home with modern appliances gives an atmosphere to unwind in. Open plan living spaces with separate cosy nooks gives a real sense of serenity. For those holiday makers just wanting to relax you have found your haven, for little ones there is a sandy beach to build sandcastles, bury treasure and learn to gain water confidence in the shallow lake bed. For those wanting more adventure the lake caters for all sorts of action packed water sport. For those looking for quieter ways to enjoy the surrounding then grab the paddles, find the hidden bays or be captivated by the numerous water fowl that call Lake Okareka home. For those looking to find the unusual then make sure you read the owners manual to get the location of that "something different" accessed only by boat. Take a stroll in the evenings to search for glow worms along the nearby lakeside track. Lake Okareka is the jewel in amongst a world renown lake playground of three other lakes i.e. Blue Lake, Green Lake and Lake Tarawera and is on route to other major tourist attractions. The lake is fortunate to have an open fishing season and has two fishing competitions a year. World class mountain bike tracks are approx. 12 minutes riding from here. Numerous walking tracks, providing stunning scenery such as the Lake Okareka boarded walk way (with huts designed for bird watching), the bush walks up to the Scenic Reserves from Lake Okareka and the world renown Blue Lake circut walk, cater for all levels of fitness. Travel less than 2 kilometers to where a very popular horse treking facility takes you over the most scenic of country. If you just want to be still and listen to the quietness or if you have a love of the outdoors then its all here, a playground at your doorstep for everyone to get something memorable out of. Rotorua City is a ten minute drive away with its fine Eating Houses. Closer are Cafes, a variety of Takeaway Food Outlets, Liquor Store & Dairies. PLEASE REFER TO BOOKING CALENDAR FOR AVAILABLE DATES Our Holiday House is geared towards the lake front is 7 Steep Street, Lake Okareka. There is a Stand Alone apartment on property which is positioned towards the road frontage and professionally landscaped to provide seclusion and privacy. This is 7b Steep Street, Lake Okareka and is not part of the holiday rental.