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Entire home·Private host

Karapiro Cottage

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Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Dining
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Karapiro Cottage provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Karapiro Cottage

This adorable cottage overlooks Lake Karapiro opposite Moana Roa Reserve. A walk to the lake or enjoy the spacious grounds and open lawn.
Expansive outdoor all-weather entertaining area for dining linked to the kitchen.

Hosts live in the same plot, just 100 metres from the Cottage

10 min to Cambridge
18 min to Velodrome
18 min to Karapiro Domain
15 min to Hobbiton Movie Set
18 min to Matamata
50 min to Rotorua
6 min to Red Barn Wedding Venue
25 min to Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain

Karapiro Cottage offers comfortable living in a newly refurbished home. The master bedroom overlooks the river with a king-size bed.
Spacious outside entertainment areas with all-weather dining linked to the house. Spacious and tidy.
Living space that opens outdoors and offers great views. Private and warm.
Ducted air conditioning to each room offers excellent climate control with double glazing throughout.
Guest access
Guests have to themselves a 2-bedroom home, outside entertainment, and BBQ area, and lawn.
Parking for vehicles at the front door.
15 Amp EV charging port at front door
Other things to note
Lots of parking at the house
Expansive lawn, spacious grounds
Situated on State Highway 1
Overlooking the Waikato River
Private living
Air conditioning and heating
Outside dining

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

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 Putaruru Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Grassroots Trust Velodrome or Cambridge Raceway.
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Map
Karapiro, Waikato Region

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 15 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Cambridge Raceway - 18 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 24 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari - 29 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Karapiro Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Boatshed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Powerhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Lanes - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karapiro Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 Tirau Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Karapiro Cottage Reviews

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Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley A.

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

Home away from Home

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

10/10 Excellent

Adele O.

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