171 Tumoana Road, Rotoiti, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty

Picture summer days when the kids run straight from the lawn into the lake, the boat waits quietly at the jetty, ready for the next adventure, and evenings end with the sun setting across Lake Rotoiti from the deck.

Just eight metres from the water’s edge, this is the kind of true Kiwi bach lifestyle that families dream about — relaxed, simple, and centred around time together.

Set in sheltered Tumoana Bay, this freehold property offers incredibly rare private lawn-to-lake living, where the generous grass lawn flows directly to the water. Swim, paddleboard, kayak, or launch the boat with ease while still being able to keep an eye on the family from the deck.

The position enjoys beautiful afternoon sun and spectacular sunsets, creating long golden evenings that define classic New Zealand summers.

At its heart, this is a genuine Kiwi family bach — welcoming, comfortable and made for holidays. Open living spaces, warm timber interiors and a fantastic bunkroom/rumpus area provide plenty of room for extended family and visiting friends.

The home has been tastefully refurbished, with a modern kitchen and ensuite, while retaining its relaxed mid-century character. Originally designed in 1961 by renowned Hawke’s Bay architect Guy Natusch, it is also one of New Zealand’s earliest prefabricated homes — a subtle piece of architectural history that adds to the charm.

Life here revolves around the lake. A one-third share in a private jetty, own boatshed, and on-site boat launching make getting on the water effortless. From here, it’s a short boat ride to Manupirua Hot Pools, the Okere Falls Store, and nearby ski lanes.

Accessed via a private forestry road, which also doubles as your new extended back yard providing walking and mountain biking options, with no through traffic and without any highway road noise to disturb the sounds of the lake and the native birds, the property offers rare peace and privacy while remaining within easy reach of Rotorua, Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty coastline.

Absolute waterfront properties like this are almost impossible to replicate today, and opportunities in one of Lake Rotoiti’s most tightly held bays are increasingly rare.

Whether you enjoy it exactly as it is — a classic family bach ready for holidays now — or explore the opportunity to expand over time, this is the kind of place families return to for generations.

The property can also be purchased fully furnished, meaning you can walk in, unpack, and start enjoying the lake immediately.

A true Kiwi lakeside bach — where the lawn meets the lake, and the memories last a lifetime.