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Karapiro Retreats holiday house- 2br1Q2Twn+SBD

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A balcony with a table and wicker chairs, overlooking a green landscape with hills.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A house with a gravel driveway leading to a covered porch.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of green hills.
A view through a window of a rural landscape with rolling hills, a winding road, and a clear sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Located in the mountains, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 5 guests. Families can enjoy kayaking and motorboating nearby. Outdoor areas include a balcony and porch, while golf options nearby cater to sports enthusiasts. Explore attractions like Lake Karapiro and Chiddingfold Garden.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Cambridge, Waikato
  • Place, Lake Karapiro
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Chiddingfold Garden
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪10 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Karapiro Retreats holiday house- 2br1Q2Twn+SBD

Karapiro Retreats Holiday House offering a queen bed room and a twin king single bed room, open plan living room and kitchen, separate bathroom and a large veranda. Good quality beds and furniture. Perry Aquatic Centre swimming pool is 9 mins away and Mighty River Domain is 8 mins away. Beautiful countryside and close to some major international attractions like Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Hamilton Gardens and more. It's designed for guests who want to escape from busy lifestyle and enjoy luxury living surrounded by hills, farms, animals and friendly neighborhood. The house is fully furnished, clean and providing a safe and relaxing environment.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The safety of your children is your responsibility
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ensure your mobile phone has data to receive the passcode. We charge extra guest fee. No high heel/dirty shoes inside the house.
Speed limit on driveway is 5km/hr. Don't open windows at night during summer time (unless inside light is off) to avoid insects flying into the house.
Check in time from 3pm to early evening. When check out: Turn off all electrical appliances, close all windows and lock the doors.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9587769
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Karapiro

Located in Karapiro, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Maungatautari Ecological Island and Lake Karapiro reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hobbiton Movie Set and Monavale Blueberries. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Grassroots Trust Velodrome, or consider a night out at The Red Barn. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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Map
Cambridge, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Chiddingfold Garden - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Waikato River - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Te Koutu Lake - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 15 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Kilda Cafe And Bistro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Five Stags - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Collective - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karapiro Retreats holiday house- 2br1Q2Twn+SBD pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Karapiro Retreats holiday house- 2br1Q2Twn+SBD?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karapiro Retreats holiday house- 2br1Q2Twn+SBD on 6 Oct 2026 start from AU$530, 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 Karapiro Retreats holiday house- 2br1Q2Twn+SBD?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Karapiro Retreats holiday house- 2br1Q2Twn+SBD?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karapiro Retreats holiday house- 2br1Q2Twn+SBD?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karapiro Retreats holiday house- 2br1Q2Twn+SBD located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lake Karapiro and within 9 miles (15 km) of Waikato River and Camjet. Cambridge Museum and Te Koutu Lake are also within 9 miles (15 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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless accommodation with lots of extra thoughtful touches in a beautiful, relaxing location. Good access to places of interest like Hobbiton, Cambridge and Lake Karapiro.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

Beautiful scenery, lovely home and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a hreat comfortable, clean home with fantastic rural view. Welcoming, comfortable and the basic breakfast goods were a big help. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon stay

My wife and I stayed here for part of our honeymoon. Everything from check-in, cleanliness, location, and amenities was perfect. Couldn't have asked for a better VRBO. Thanks again to our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely country stay

We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful county home. Our kids loved seeing the goat outside. Everything was clean and enjoyable. The views were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for the awesome rating. See you next time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
A lovely space to relax. Beautiful sitting area outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal base to explore

Four of us stayed here as a base while we enjoyed some mountainbike and tramping adventures in the area. The house was perfect - even breakfast goodies were supplied! The house is quite new and very nicely decorated, warm, and super clean. We loved sitting on the sunny deck in the afternoon after our ride. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for the awesome rating. See you next time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A piece of the Shire for your stay

We were in Karapiro for a visit to Hobbiton (dad of family is a complete nerd — Hobbiton was great) and stayed here. The owners are fantastic and the place is immaculate. This little house was perfect for our family. Don’t forget to say hi to Ginger, the goat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smith family from Australia

Our stay in Nov 2023 was lovely, the house was perfect for our family of 5, the views were amazing, everything we needed and the owners were very helpful. Can't wait to book again in the coming years.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. Thanks for staying with us. See you next time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

We were looking for a quiet getaway for a long weekend and the retreat house at Karapiro was great. The house was immaculately clean and modern and the host had made so many nice little touches like outdoor games for the family that we felt right at home. I would highly recommend and we'll be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for the awesome rating. See you next time :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

comfortable

comfortableI have not checked accuracy of on line listing but had to answer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The little extras

The house is amazing ,lovely outlook, quiet and tranquil. Awesome having a laundry too. What was extra special was the lovely plants , fresh roses on the table and some Christmas decorations. The pantry had some lovely treats to enjoy and nothing was spared on the thoughtfulness of toiletries including sunblock, toothbrushes, deodorant. Thank you for making our stay so special we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for the awesome rating. See you next time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Book this property! It is an experience in and of itself to enjoy the countryside and farm animals present. The house is cleaner than any we’ve rented and is impeccably decorated as well. The hosts kindly left so much for us in the way of breakfast and comfort items. We made easy day trips to Waitomo, Hobbiton, and Rotorua from this spot (but once we settled in we hardly wanted to leave). We could relax and easily prepare our own meals in the well appointed kitchen. The beds were immensely comfortable. Air conditioning was a huge plus on the warm days we were there. Cannot recommend enough! FYI- made me nervous that hosts prefer to send property info the day of reservation but in the end we got it in time. Hosts live on property (but in separate building) so no worries if you need anything during your stay.

About the host

Hosted by Cai

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Cai and Mike have been married for over 10 years. Cai likes new adventures and enjoys watching Opera. Mike has great passion for large machinery. He enjoys watching air shows and speed boats racing.
We both enjoy meeting new friends and having a few jokes.

Why they chose this property

Karapiro Retreats Holiday House is located in the beautiful countryside and close to some major international attractions like Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Hamilton Gardens and Tauranga. Plenty of unique local attractions, events and dining options in Cambridge.

What makes this property unique

New, very clean, good quality furniture and appliances, beautiful views, close to international attractions, friendly neighbours, great hosts and cute animals.

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