Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground'

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A rustic wooden cabin with a porch, a small kitchen area, and a hanging plant.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a fan.
A small, rustic wooden structure with a green door and a circular window, surrounded by greenery and a wooden bench.
A cozy, rustic kitchen with a wooden interior, a sink, and a microwave. A large round window offers a view of the outdoors.
A rustic wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Tauwhare, Waikato
  • Place, Ross Bros Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Cambridge Raceway
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Pukemoremore, this chalet is in a rural area. Cambridge Farmers' Market and Hamilton Centre Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maungatautari Ecological Island and Te Koutu Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Grassroots Trust Velodrome or Globox Arena.
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Tauwhare, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Ross Bros Museum - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Cambridge Raceway - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Te Koutu Lake - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Waikato River - 13 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Kilda Cafe And Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Five Stags - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Good Union - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground'?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground' on Nov 23, 2026 start from $142, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground'?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground'?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground' located?

Situated in a rural location, this chalet is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ross Bros Museum, Cambridge Raceway, and Te Koutu Lake. Cambridge Farmers' Market and Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a wonderful stay, what a lovely place! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the Hole in the Ground - a fun and unique place - it's a great set up and excellent location to explore Cambridge and Hobbiton! We especially loved the friendly cat and inquisitive chickens!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The nights we went here were amazing! The property had such great detail and it was a great place to stay after visiting the Hobbiton set.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2026
Was great to have you add a guest. Was very nice to have a talk with you guys. Thanks for leaving the place nice and tidy. Always welcome
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Johan was an amazing host and this location was the perfect cozy get away! The room is so cozy and the outdorr cook area is delightful! The breakfast provided is so yummy and nice! This is such a restful and claming place to stay! I cant say enough good things about it!! Everyone should stay here is they are considering it :)
The outside is so cute!!
The little outdoor cooking area
Cozy bed
Nice little kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is amazing, like living in a fairy, you can get all you need in this romantic world. The host is kind and helpful. it’s worthy to have a try.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical, whimsical and everything you could ever imagine! Johan is a fantastic host, you can tell that this is his passion project. We loved the attention to detail on everything. Wish we could have stayed every night of our vacation here. With that said it was the perfect pairing for the night before our visit to Hobbiton. We felt like we truly lived in the Shire and were taking a day trip to Hobbiton! 10/10 we will stay again when we come back to New Zealand!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Hobbit Hole

Johan was the perfect host, very welcoming. The supply of breakfast foods was generous and very tasty. The bed was comfy and the shower was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A place unique to any other
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rustic get a way

The property was perfectly appointed with timeless rustic charm and lovely touches all over the place. The facilities were just what we needed for cooking inside and out, great fireplace and high pressure shower. Loved the homemade jam and bread.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as expected

It truly was a unique and charming hole in the ground experience. Definitely a fun accommodation choice for those interested in the local tourist attractions. The farm fresh feijoas were a nice touch too :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attention to detail for everything was upstanding! Although small, there was a full size bed, outdoor kitchen, indoor kitchen, seating area to relax either indoors or outdoors, shower, toilet, and storage hooks which are so underrated in vacation rentals to have a good way to stash your stuff out of the way. We had a wonderful visiting kitty, chicken, and situated in an apple tree orchard with Gandalf’s wagon. Johan has amazing woodworking skills and put the whole thing together in some sort of wizardry himself. Truly a dream stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cutest little hut

We enjoyed staying at this unique little hut. It's entrance is very discreet so it took us a bit to find it. Host was very gracious.abd a good cook
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

Cute little windows with awesome views. Really feels like a hobbit hole dug into the ground. Super warm with the fire on. Delicious breakfast with what I think is homemade jam provided. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So charming

Im obsessed with LOTRs and this was absolutely perfect for a hobbit hole. So charming and cute. I wish i could have stayed longer and could build one for myself.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host contacted us confirming they were not available to meet us due to travel, check in details were clear and easy to follow, unfortunately the outside cooking facility's had not been cleaned since the last guest so were unusable, the unit was clean and tidy but a kitchen sauce left in the unit had mould in the jar, this unfortunately soured our view and put us off eating at the unit. On leaving and checking our card we had been charged and extra refundable deposit that was not detailed in the initial booking. Contacted the host who said contact Expedia/bookabatch as he didn't know what it was for, after 45 minutes on a call with Expedia they said to contact the host as it was their responsibility to refund the payment. Disappointed with the lack of visibility and passing around of responsibility by expedia and the host. Booked after reading the glowing reviews, the booking and handling of the booking by the host and expedia falls far below our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was an interesting and unique experience. Directions to property were a problem. The address, phone number and a map should be on the web site. We got directions from the i-site in Cambridge otherwise we would have been lost' It also should be clearer that one should bring some barbecue food & wine for dinner as no eating places nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Authentic Hobbit Hole Stay

What can I say - what a cool idea! The owner (and his daughter) obviously care very much about the experience. The communication was great - instructions were clear on how to gain access. They checked in frequently to see if everything was okay, and they have just the cutest animals (included an adorable black and white cat) that really add to the farmstay experience. There are some issues that are very out of their hands - it rained quite badly one of the nights and we had to deal with a bit of a slug infestation (that was easily taken care of) and then the bugs that just come hand in hand with our a farm experience. The home made bread and jams were amazing. The bacon and eggs provided were delicious. The obvious care and attention to detail really made for an awesome experience. If you’re looking for a big chain hotel experience - skip this one. But if you’re looking for a cozy, cottage-like hobbit-hole - this is a must do, especially for any lord of the rings fan!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection for lovers of Tolkien
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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