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Lake House - Arapuni -Pukeatua, close to Cambridge/Matamata/Te Awamutu.

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Pukeatua, Waikato
  • Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lake Karapiro
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake House - Arapuni -Pukeatua, close to Cambridge/Matamata/Te Awamutu.

Stunning rural views & native bird life all in the comfort of our freshly renovated 3 bed home located in the tranquil Waikato farming district of Puketatua minutes from Lake Arapuni.
Explore the area & breathtaking scenery around Lake Arapuni, take a stroll over the Arapuni Dam swing bridge or lunch at Ruhbarb Cafe
Central to great locations & activities:
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Lake Karapiro, Waikato River Trails, Biking, Walking, Hobbiton, water sports or trout fishing on the Lake.
Close to Rowing at Karapiro
Our warm & cozy 3 bedroom home can sleep 5 people (7 if needed utilizing sofa bed)
Bed1 Queen, Bed 2 King single, Bed 3 Double & sofa bed in lounge if required.
Self Contained - fully equipped kitchen - Mwave, Dishwasher, Fridge, Oven & all the usual accessories (inc S&P, oil), BBQ
Laundry -washing machine, iron & cleaning needs
Linen, towels, hairdryer provided
Outdoor area providing great views over beautiful farmland
Off street parking & parking available by request for boat or jet ski (please enquire at booking
Lake Arapuni is a hidden gem to visit, swim, Trout Fishing, Water or jet Skiing, walk or cycle the river trails, enjoy Rhubarb café or take a stroll over the Arapuni Dam swing bridge.
6 mins to Waikato River Trail Arapuni
Maungatautari - also known as 'sanctuary mountain' boasts one of the largest pest proof fences in the world and is a beautiful place to walk & enjoy the native wildlife.
25 mins to - Lake Karapiro, Cambridge, Tirau, Matamata, Te Awamutu
1 Hour to - Rotorua, Taupo, Tauranga or Hamilton
25 min to NZ Rowing at Karapiro, Lake Karapiro Domain
10-15 min to Takapoto Equestrian Centre, Hora Hora Domain, Piarere
45 in - Lake Mangakino
Mystery Creek, Hamilton Airport are 45 mins away

Property manager

Lara McKenzie

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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About the area

Wharepapa South

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Pukeatua, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Lake Karapiro - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 35 min drive - 40.4 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 49 min drive - 67.2 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 54 min drive - 72.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhubarb Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bryce's Rockclimbing Cafe & Lodge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Out in the Styx Cafe & Guest House - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The amazing view and barbecue was awesome... Was very clean and dubble beds was comfy The single bed won't be comftable for an adult or adult child... But my daughter had no trouble sleeping in it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Met expectations perfectly

Everything we wanted for a weekend away & more - tranquil green surroundings & smart comfortable house with great bedlinen! It met our expectations perfectly - recommend it unconditionally.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mel T.

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

Lovely place to stay

Thanks Lara for a lovely place to stay. We had a great time doing the local night glow worm kayak at Lake Karapiro.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheri O.

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

Peaceful but lots of outdoor activities

Quiet, private and close to the dam. Well located for the activities we wanted for our teens - cycling, kayaking (glow worm canyon nearby especially fabulous), bird sanctuary and plenty of walks as well as the Arapuni bridge and trout fishing. We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Close to Lake Arapuni & Sanctuary Mountain

Beautifully presented & fully equipped home with extensive rural views. Wake up to birdsong.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jolene N.

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

Girls R&R getaway - Truly faultless

Our stay was excellent House location private which we loved The house was well equipped and the throws in every room made the rainy night we had extra cosy. The beds and linen were great for a perfect few nights sleep 💤 We opted to use the bbq each night which was great for us The host was friendly and helpful what a delight, thank you Lara 😊 Highly recommend! Be sure to go visit the Waihou River walk, the wooden farmer Cafe, Over the moon cheese factory, Arapuni damn suspension bridge and walk and Okoroire hot springs all in decent proximity to this house This house was perfect for us we hope you enjoy your time there as much as we did
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Peace quiet and stunning scenery

A really relaxing stay. Peaceful quiet clean and just what we needed to reset before returning to work. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn F.

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

Gorgeous views

Loved this special place amongst the beautiful farmland around the Waikato River.Gorgeous views.Close to Waikato trails. Very comfortable with everything we needed. Loved the beautiful bedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tharanga C., Auckland, New Zealand

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

Quiet and tidy place

It was our second time on the property. We enjoyed our 3-day stay there. Pros: - The place is quiet, tidy. - The host is friendly and easy to deal with. - View in the afternoon and in the morning is breathtaking. - Closer to Trails Con: - The only con I can think of is not having Wi-Fi available, still, if you have Spark or Vodaphone you are safe. Highly recommend the place if you looking for an escape from all those busy schedules.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

sheryl s.

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

very comfortable get away

We had a lovely 4 nights here. We choose it as a cosy central base to explore the Waikato region.It did n't matter for our purposes that any shops were 15 -20 minutes away. We found it t have everything we needed for a comfortable base. One daughter wished there was some art on the walls to make it feel less new, thought it was clean, warm and well stocked and very nice views. the beds were very comfortable and nice linens.

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

A good base for exploration

A really well equipped and comfortable property. Quiet with great views over the surrounding countryside. This is great location for exploring the South Waikato - our family loved staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

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

Great accommodation, had a wonderful time, handy to shopping and eating in Cambridge, Tirau etc.

Helpful host and we didn't want for anything on location, well equipped and such a relaxing enjoyable stay, Thanks you Lisa we had a ball.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Weekend getaway

Had a great couple of nights, even though it was wet the whole weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

simon s.

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

Lake Top

I found the property perfect for what we needed working away from home, and Lara was super helpful and accommodating
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob E., New Plymouth, New Zealand

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

Beautiful little cottage

Lovely house with terrific rural views. Comfortable and well fitted out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

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

Perfect rural escape

The perfect place to base myself for a rural retreat from the city. Close enough to the local townships to top up supplies and then just enjoy the peace and quiet at the house. Has everything you could need for break away, very clean and tidy, and the heat pump makes the house warm and cozy on the colder evenings. Look forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Stunning environment

Really enjoyed staying here - it’s peaceful, the house is very well equipped and the beds are v comfy and my usual bugbear is over showers but this one was great thx! Warm and when u walk literally 5m up the slope u get a view to truly savour. Wouldn’t have changed a thing - I should t have been surprised but I was about how much there is to do from this location - literally a hideaway that’s close to so much. Sold on the area and we will be back with our bikes! Thx so much
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Great value

Lovely place to stay. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Brilliant family getaway

The property was extremely clean and well kept. Kitchen had everything we needed and the beds beautifully presented and comfy. We arrived at night so the morning view over the hills was a stunning surprise and sight. Excellent communication with Owner, too. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell D., Wellington

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

Relaxing family getaway

Such a great place to stay. Handy location if you are wanting to get away from it all Comfortable, neat and well equipped for a relaxing weekend away. No wifi which was a treat! Couldn't of asked for anything more, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

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

Peaceful spot

A great quiet spot that had all we needed to relax in the evenings. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tharanga C., Auckland, New Zealand

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

Great place to spend a holiday

Excellent place for a getaway! Neat and clean properly with all the things you need to spend some quality time with the family. Communication with the property manager was easy and prompt. Recommending to anyone who is looking for a calm and quiet time with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Columbia C.

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

Fabulous stay

The owner was super friendly and helpful. The house was clean and tidy and very well presented. All the amenities were well thought out with lots of helpful extras including info surrounding local attractions. Only downfall for us was no wifi!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lara McKenzie

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Our Family has lived on this property for the last 20 years, our home is further up the drive so when we are not out water skiing or going to water ski tournaments with our children we are available if needed, otherwise prompt reply by phone.
It is a wonderful place with the quiet aspects of rural life, abundance of native birds and plenty to do around the district

What makes this property unique

Lake House is so close to Lake Arapuni , Lake Karapiro & the Waikato River Trails, even with Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari just up the road.
We are with in 25-30 mins of Cambridge, Tirau, Putaruru, Te Awamutu & 1 hour of Hamilton, Taupo, Rotorua, Tauranga so it is an easy drive to any activity you want to do

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