When was younger, I remember staying by lake Rotorua, it was quiet and beautiful. These days Rotorua is so crowded and built-up, its just like any other city. However, this bach is 5 minutes walk from Lake Ōkareka, which was lovely to swim in with my family. It was also close to the Ōkareka walkway, which was another peaceful activity.
However, when we wanted to do things in Rotorua, it was only a 15 minute drive, so we had plenty of options. We will certainly be back, and for longer next time.