Essene Country Lodge, Entire Private Home 3 Bedrooms • 2 Lounges • 2 Bathrooms

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A modern two-story house with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture and a fire pit.
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A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table, and a living space with a sofa and TV.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a window with a view of greenery.
A landscaped garden with a curved pathway, a wooden deck, and a variety of trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Ohaupo, Waikato
  • Place, TreeChurch and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystery Creek Events Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Kaipaki Kids - Bedroom

2 Single Beds

King Bedroom Ensuited

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

the Green Room - queen size bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Ohaupo

Located in Ohaupo, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kartsport Hamilton and Riverside Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit TreeChurch and Gardens and Monavale Blueberries. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Grassroots Trust Velodrome or Seddon Park.
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Map
Ohaupo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • TreeChurch and Gardens - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Waikato River - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kartsport Hamilton - 6 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Mystery Creek Events Centre - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Moondance Manor Gardens - 8 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forever Bound Cafe | Tamahere - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Clementine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mixture Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Boundary Restaurant + Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mavis & Co - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Essene Country Lodge, Entire Private Home 3 Bedrooms • 2 Lounges • 2 Bathrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Essene Country Lodge, Entire Private Home 3 Bedrooms • 2 Lounges • 2 Bathrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Essene Country Lodge, Entire Private Home 3 Bedrooms • 2 Lounges • 2 Bathrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Essene Country Lodge, Entire Private Home 3 Bedrooms • 2 Lounges • 2 Bathrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Essene Country Lodge, Entire Private Home 3 Bedrooms • 2 Lounges • 2 Bathrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from TreeChurch and Gardens and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mystery Creek Events Centre and Waikato River. Kartsport Hamilton and Riverside Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seamless experience and amazing hosts. Thank you for giving us such an amazing and relaxing Easter holiday. We loved the house, the land, the trees and fruits, the chickens, the spa, the fire, everything was great. We’ll definitely be back again and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
It was a pleasure to host you and your family. A pleasure to see you enjoy all there is to offer at Essene. We look forward yo seeing you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful

Nice peaceful property. Thank You.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely amazing. The house is beautiful, spotless, and has everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing visit. The location was great, and it felt like a real home away from home.Communication with the host was exceptional from start to finish. They were friendly, welcoming, and always quick to respond, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free.Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better stay. I would highly recommend this property to anyone and would happily stay here again. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Thank you for coming to stay. Perfect guests great communication and left the place amazingly tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Gr8 overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2026
Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for coming.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thank you for your ease of communication.
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