Kaipaki- kai meaning food in Maori and paki meaning good, its reknowned for lush soil ,lovely galleries,cafes , delicious restuarants,3 minutes drive to the mystery creek feild days, we are 10 minutes from Cambridge - horse capital of nz ,beautiful horse studs ,old english trees ,wonderful shops, cafes, 20 mins to the world rowing champs in Karapiro. Te Awamutu is known for stunning roses and a great variety of bars, the astronomy centre in kihikihi ,the hometown of Neil and Tim Finn ( crowded house)plus lovely cafes and restuarants Hamilton 10 minutes away a great place to shop, bar hop, stunning Hamilton gardens,rugby , cricket grounds,claudelands show grounds for events, the v8 race cars sweep right through town,also a fabulous musuem and gallery called Artspost. Mount Pirongia which proves a vigorous walk or mountain bike -- in the township a great bar and lovely cafes to re energize 3/4 an hour to the west coast Raglan, cute galleries and cafes and Tony Sly pottery and Kawhia/Aotea horse treks fishing or to just stop and enjoy the peace and solitude of the beautiful vast sun sets cast over the shining black sand beaches,plus the freshest tastiest fish and chips ever! Tuaranga and The Coromandel would be to 1 -1/2 hour drive and is well worth visiting its stunning beaches, great fishing,lovely galleries, shops,wineries and cafes. Waitomo caves is a 50-minute drive and loads to do here horse treks, cave walks {amazing}, and for the adventurous black water rafting Otorohanga you pass through to the waitomo caves has some delicious cafes and great tourist shops and the wonderful kiwi house which breeds the brown and spotted kiwi close to extinction as well as some of New Zealands rarest birds,tui saddle back,bellbird, the wood pigeon and the famous tuatara which is near extinction also . The famous Rotorua sulfur city! this too is a place not to be missed it takes just under an hour to get there and has loads to do trout fishing, hangis, traditional maori dance learn more of the culture ,zorb balling,luging in cart cars ,gondala rides , bungy jumps,tree top walks , amazing mountain bike tracks plus white water rafting. Special conditions: This cottage is perfect for a family or group booking it is close and convieniant to Cambridge,Hamilton,Te awamutu; if people are looking to invest in the area; this provides all you need with the space and privacy to come an go whilst property hunting............ we wish we had this when we moved here. How ever we do expect all families and groups to leave property as they find it - tidy and clean or a cleaning bill will be added to the final total. PLEASE NO SMOKING INSIDE AND NO PETS!
Extras: Cleaning (Optional, NZ$60.00 per stay); Linen (included); extra person (Optional, NZ$40.00 per person);
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About the area
Ohaupo
Ohaupo is home to this cottage. Cambridge Museum and Te Awamutu Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include TreeChurch and Gardens and Kartsport Hamilton. Consider Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain for a night out or Monavale Blueberries if you're travelling with kids. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Mystery Creek Events Centre - 5 min drive - 9.7 km
Moondance Manor Gardens - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Propeller Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
The Boundary Restaurant + Bar - 8 min drive
Yj Chinese Takeaway - 10 min drive
Mixture Eatery - 8 min drive
Mavis & Co - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Modernized /Retro country cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Modernized /Retro country cottage?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modernized /Retro country cottage on 2 May 2027 start from AU$296, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Modernized /Retro country cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modernized /Retro country cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modernized /Retro country cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Modernized /Retro country cottage located?
Located in Ohaupo, this family-friendly cottage is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from TreeChurch and Gardens, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kartsport Hamilton and Waikato River. Riverside Golf Club and Mystery Creek Events Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Really enjoyed our stay. Great location just a short drive from Hamilton, nice and quiet. Melany is an amazing host, made us feel very welcome. She offered our kids to feed their pet lambs which they really enjoyed. We all had a great time, thank you🙂
We really enjoyed our stay everything that was needed was here and Michelle went to a lot of trouble with fresh flowers in all the rooms and extras.
Lovely farm views all around just a 12 min drive to Cambridge.
Lance B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Thanks Trish and Lance , I'm pleased you let us know about the TV , all fixed now ,safe travels home .
A beautiful cottage, was lovely a home away from home would definitely stay there again. Was so spacious had everything we , our babies loved the space to run around freely nd loads of toys for them. Was in close distance to where we needed to be💜💜 definitely recommend. Host was lovely and very accommodating to our needs. Thank you so much for having us 😍 was a pleasure staying 😊
Was amazing to have all the family stay in one place to attend a family wedding. House had plenty of room, huge lounge and a nice covered outside area. The kids loved the next door neighbors (sheep and calves) they were very cute. Feels very country but conveniently close to town. Appreciated linen and towels and all the lil extras that were provided. Thanks for sharing your lovely home 😊
Tracey D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Amazing respectful guests, they left the cottage very tidy and clean, we welcome them back any day, we are pleased our friendly sheep was generous with her needy attention she is super cute.... The calves we are slowly getting them more friendly.
The house is a lovely spacious place to stay. We were a family of 5 just for one night as we were on our way to Rotorua and we really enjoyes our stay. We love the view of the greenery and the cow just outside of the kitchen window. A very confortable house with all the amenities. There is no Wifi but to be honest perfect setting to detangle!!! love it.
oh and thanks for the lemons!!
Melany is amazing she goes out of her way to make sure you have everything you need. One of our rowers dislocated his knee and she was so helpful even offered to run his hired crutches back to the medical centre. We appreciated the fresh eggs dropped of to us. This jouse is close to Karapiro, Te Awamutu and Hamilton we could have got a better location. PS bring lots of carrots and Apples for horse 😍
This is a no fuss, plenty of space farmhouse on a country property. Felt right at home with our older kids, 3 yo grandchild and 77 yo Mum. Comfortable, plenty of couches and beds. Cows outside the property on arrival was a lovely welcome.
The owners were very helpful and friendly, we had a family function near by and the cottage was in the perfect location for our big family to stay. Lovely experience, beautiful country side.
The cottage has heaps of beds which suited our group and all on one level which also worked! The house is old and all brick so I was worried my little ones would be cold but there was heaps of layers on the beds, extra blankets and lots of heaters! The grounds were amazing and the owners let us go see their sheep, cows and dogs which we loved! They left us fresh fruit and flowers from their farm which we also appreciated!
So close to Hamilton and Cambridge and when I ran out of bread, it was a quick 5minute trip into Ohaupo!!
Very welcoming, loads of space , and comfortable beds. A lovely location and the home owner was very accommodating when we needed to change arrival dates. A great place to chill out
Host was very accomodating, friendly, helpful and easy to communicate with. Lots of space for everyone to have their own rooms after working a long day. Enjoyed the horses .
Thanks
Myself and 8 others stayed here for my daughters wedding at Coopers. It was an ideal location and the hosts were lovely. It was great to have a place where we could all stay together. Fridge and cupboard had essentials and extras like sauces, mayo, margarine, spreads etc. Beds were comfortable and ample towels for everyone. Will definitely look at staying here again. Highly recommend to all
Absolutely amazing stay ! Mel was quick to respond and answered any questions that we asked in a friendly manner, she went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. House was exactly as shown and catered perfectly to what we needed ! Thankyou for the amazing weekend
A comfortable property and great for a family group.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
About the host
Hosted by meland620
Moved back from Farming in Perth with an Australian Husband to be closer to family and to give our children an opportunity to meet the Nz Rellies. Picture a Perth farmer checking the rain gauge .... every day :) the climate still surprises him.
Why they chose this property
It is a small life style block close to 3 towns ,perfect for the field days and Cambridge sporting events. We wished we found some where like this to look before we purchased in the area.
What makes this property unique
country setting ,an hour to either west coast; one hour twenty to the mount, tauranga,papamoa.W e are friendly and approachable .... we live in the nicest area--- all our neighbors are lovley kind , helpful and we value their friendship within the community.