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Karapiro Cottage

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a large island with bar stools.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a large window.
A house with a covered porch, wooden steps, and a garden area with plants.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A modern, well-lit living room with a grey sofa, white chairs, a small table, and a kitchen area with white stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Karapiro

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Karapiro, Waikato Region
  • Place, Lake Karapiro
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hobbiton Movie Set
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Karapiro

Karapiro is home to this cottage. Cambridge Museum and Putaruru Timber Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tirau Golf Club and Camjet. Ready for a night out? Consider The Red Barn and Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain.
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Karapiro, Waikato Region

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waikato River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 21 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Hamilton Gardens - 25 min drive - 45.2 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 29 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karapiro Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Boatshed Karapiro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fitzgerald Glade Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Boatshed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Powerhouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karapiro Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karapiro Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Karapiro Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karapiro Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karapiro Cottage located?

Situated in Karapiro, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Karapiro and Waikato River. Hobbiton Movie Set and The Red Barn are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy access and beds comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice house with a nice view. Outdoor sitting arrangements are so beautiful. want to go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely enjoyed the stay. Great location, beautiful view and everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage and very well presented. Kitchen excellent, lovely lounge area and outside deck amazing. Bedrooms great with very comfy beds. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and outdoor area, easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is so lovely and the host has been super friendly and helpful. Love the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, beautiful views, fantastic outdoor entertainment area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A stunning place to stay. Inside was 4 star hotel standard and indoor/ outdoor living was excellent. The countryside/ river views were outstanding from every aspect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was amazing for me and my wife! The view was great and we were close to a bunch of activities / restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
Thank you, great guest welcome anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and awesome view. Great location for visiting the middle of “north” island. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with amazing view. Perfect for what we wanted. Bonus was we could take the kids swimming 5 minutes down the road
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Stay

Wonderful place to stay. Traffic was very slow going to Cambridge for dinner. Trampoline was a great hit.
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed the weekend with my wife and kids. Great location, close to Cambridge. House is modern and tidy, with a great view and great covered deck to have meals or just a drink and chat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you Raymond, I appreciate your comments and I am glad you like it. Excellent guests, welcome any time. Have a nice trip and thanks again for choosing to staying at Karapiro Cottage Silvana & family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The absolutely TOP experience. Amazing view. Silvana was excellent host. Responsive, kind. The home had everything and beyond you may need for your stay. Don't hesitate to book. You won't regret it. Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully presented, clean and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from Home

Things were clean and organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was a close drive to all the things we wanted to see in the area. The space is bright and the country views are amazing! We loved sipping our coffee in the mornings on the large patio outside. Great place for star gazing at night also! The beds were comfy, the bathroom heater was great and we also liked having the kitchen to cook some of our own meals in. The space was cozy and relaxing to come back to after busy days of touring around. There was one issue that required immediate attention and the hosts were quick to respond and handled it really well. Silvana is very kind!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Thank you so much, we really appreciate your support and kindness, you are the best guest ever 😊 It was very nice to meet you and so glad you enjoyed and liked it Silvana & family
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros: Lovely property; we really enjoyed the stay.Cons:Water pressure in the shower was poor. Security concern: on the morning of check out we found an empty bottle beer on the steps are the rear. This was not there the day before. We were concerned if there had been a prowler during the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2026
Hi, My husband waters the garden on hot afternoons, he remembers leaving a free alcohol beer. Sorry for that. Silvana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cosy cottage, lovely neutral decor and a lovely cosy place to unwind. Had issues with the water but the owners were quick rectify, even at 11pm at night. Gutted we couldnt stay 1 extra night to properly enjoy it. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank Adele, your comments made my day. Welcome anytime Silvana & Craig
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