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Fantail Cottage - 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve

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A well-maintained lawn with a gazebo, a yellow house, and a white house with a porch.
A covered outdoor kitchen area with a dining table, chairs, and a grill.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, window, and a view of a garden.
A bathroom with a sink, toilet, shower, and a window.
A row of white motel-style buildings with a well-maintained lawn and a single potted plant with red flowers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Breakfast included
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Maungatautari, Waikato
  • Place, Lake Karapiro
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Red Barn
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Fantail

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Maungatautari

Located in Maungatautari, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maungatautari Ecological Island and Lake Karapiro, while Cambridge Museum and Putaruru Timber Museum are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider The Red Barn and Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain.
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Maungatautari, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Waikato River - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • The Red Barn - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 21 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Cambridge Raceway - 22 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boatshed Karapiro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fitzgerald Glade Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boatshed - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantail Cottage - 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fantail Cottage - 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fantail Cottage - 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve on 19 Nov 2026 start from AU$161, 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 Fantail Cottage - 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantail Cottage - 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantail Cottage - 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantail Cottage - 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Karapiro and within 6 miles (10 km) of Maungatautari Ecological Island and The Red Barn. Waikato River and Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely stay

A delightful base from which to experience Karapiro
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Farm/ cottage stay

I really enjoyed my stay it was great to have the option of a home cooked meal or the use of the out side kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short getaway from akld

Great as a base to explore the surrounds such as sanctuary mtn
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

B&B overnight

Beautiful property with amazingly kind hosts. Dinner meal was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice little place, quiet location. I liked the outdoor kitchen, wish i could have fired up the pizza oven but it was raining! Love the vege garden
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

NZ Cottage

Very nice, the grounds were lovely and just as described in the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay while bikepcking trip

greatt spot, easy friendly reception, quite and peaceful, excellent facilities. will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great get away

Can see that would be a lovely destination to stay put at for a few days. Was a little further out of Cambridge than we would have liked for this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Country garden

Lovely quiet place and friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic country cottage

Such a cute little cottage in a beautiful country garden setting. Huge shower, comfy bed, covered outdoor kitchen. Loved it here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and well-appointed.

Very friendly host. Provided lovely breakfast with stewed apples - a pleasant bonus. Enjoyed the beautiful rural setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, peaceful spot

We had a wonderful time here as a stop off on our honeymoon. The views are gorgeous and Mary and family were incredibly accommodating. We loved having homemade treats with breakfast in the outdoor kitchen. Finn the dog was an energetic delight to greet us home :) fully recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FANTAIL COTTAGE

Very comfortable and great country area!! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tiny delightful piece old fashioned New Zealand

As winter gets a grip, tiny Fantail Cottage soon warms up. Small but extremely comfortable. Views & veg garden very special. In heaven with the bird life. Given great ideas from the host for exploring. Beautiful, peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome stay with Finn

We had a great stay even though it was only for a night, we still felt like family. We were greeted by Finn (the dog) who suckered us into playing fetch with him 100 times, which was awesome. We also had a home cooked meal with the family, which was great and I would highly recommend doing it as well. Almost all the food was grown right on the property and you could tell by the taste!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we were looking for

Very convenient for our stay. Appreciated the quiet surrounds and being able to pick vegetables out of the garden which was a real treat. Bed was comfortable and linen was excellent. Shower was great and very spacious. Cooking elements would be a helpful addition though the bbq was great and there were other cooking methods eg electric frypan. Friendly hosts. Lovely area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful rural property.

We really enjoyed the kitchen and seating that is under cover but outdoors. A delightful evening absorbing the ambiance. Able to choose from the extensive vegetable gardens to add to our meals and breakfast goodies supplied. Roses to smell and our little dog settled in well. Thank you for sharing this delightful property .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Country Cottage

Loved staying at this garden oasis. It was peaceful and quiet with the most hospitable hosts. We were close to town but out in the country, able to see star-filled skies and sunrises and be awakened by birds. We felt at home and enjoyed the outdoor kitchen, fireplace and rolling hills. Our hosts were very accommodating, Sharing the history of the area and telling us about nearby attractions like the Sanctuary Mountain and Arapuni Swing Bridge. We loved our stay while at an international dragon boat festival at Lake Karapiro.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely rural cottages

Mary the host and her Mum Rosemary were great and very obliging. We had access to a huge vegetable garden and made great use of it. Stir fry veggies one night and delicious vegetable chowder on another. The spacious kitchen was in a covered timber room facing the garden. Huge fridge freezer and every possible pot, pan and utensil. There were 4 of us from Australia and we’re sorry to leave. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini Escape

We were looking for some peace and quiet after a hectic few weeks and found it here. Comfortable, clean with the most beautiful vegetables garden and quails running around in the morning. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to recharge our batteries.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the way to the Shire

Get place for a short break. Need to come back to explore the area
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous overnight stay

Loved the property and the excellent attentive care that Mary gave on our arrival and in the morning. Would definitely recommend to others, and would love to come back again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2020
Love to have you again. Cheers Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cottage

Great hosts , in lovely farm setting , comfortable with nice homely touches .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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