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Chalet in the Shire, quiet and private, pet friendly, great location.

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A round glass table with two chairs, a bottle of wine, and two glasses on a wooden deck.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and a large nature-themed painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, including a sofa, two bar stools, and a refrigerator.
A house with a fenced yard and a clear sky.
A house with a well-maintained lawn, a wooden deck, and a large tree with pink blossoms in the foreground.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Breakfast included
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cambridge, Cambridge
  • Place, Lake Karapiro
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Karapiro

Located in Karapiro, this chalet is in a rural area. Camjet and Te Awa - The Great New Zealand River Ride are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hobbiton Movie Set and Monavale Blueberries. Ready for a night out? Consider The Red Barn and Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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Cambridge, Cambridge

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Chiddingfold Garden - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Waikato River - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 17 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Cambridge Raceway - 18 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Dragon - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪St Kilda Cafe And Bistro - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Five Stags - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Garage - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalet in the Shire, quiet and private, pet friendly, great location. pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Chalet in the Shire, quiet and private, pet friendly, great location.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chalet in the Shire, quiet and private, pet friendly, great location.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chalet in the Shire, quiet and private, pet friendly, great location.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chalet in the Shire, quiet and private, pet friendly, great location. located?

Situated in a rural location, this chalet is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Karapiro, Waikato River and Te Koutu Lake. Cambridge Farmers' Market and Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean and private.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, pet-friendly accommodation. The host took a lot of care in preparing the chalet, and very thoughtful touches (such as a filled water bowl for the dog, and breakfast items for the people) made our stay super special. Highly recommend, especially for travellers with a dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful location to relax at at the end of the day, very pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The peaceful setting and excellent breakfast items available. The host was very accommodating and thought of everything you might need for an enjoyable stay. I definitely will recomend the Chalet in the Shire.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The chalet was really well set up. Clean, comfortable and well stocked. Easy driving distance to Hobbiton. In all, a great stay in a great location,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views! Excellent amenities! Perfect location for hobbiton!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property everything we needed was there, plus welcoming bits for our dog
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant and private stay, with all the comforts, highly recommended to stay in comfort in the awesome bach, credit to the owner, our fur babies where also treated very highly with the comforts, added for them too
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean with thoughtful touches around the place. Wonderful property to let the dogs for a run. Breakfast top notch. Great communication with the host. Lovely quiet area with farming views all around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little remote place to rest, if you don't mind the drive (we didn't!). Very private and we were left to relax the whole weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful in every way! Not only was the chalet perfect it was in the most beautiful spot and very close to Cambridge. Ideally we would have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for hobbiton

Had an awesome night stay here before hobbiton. Loved the kitchen area and was very private.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at the Chalet in the Shire. Always spotless, has the essentials, cosy and warm, breakfast provided, privacy, easy check in. Perfect for the dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hobbiton

Very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was immaculately clean. The view was amazing, everything we could possibly have needed was available, and Sarah was such a gracious host. She provided breakfast options for our stay, as well as route recommendations to Hobbiton the next morning. The theming for a chalet in the Shire was spot on, and we could not have been happier.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This chalet stay was perfection. Private, quiet, comfortable and in an outstanding country setting. Everything provided you could need, including a range of breakfast options. The one thing I could ask for is a coffee plunger and real coffee. Being able to bring our dog AND have a fenced paddock for her to run in is fantastic.Thanks so much, we will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great chalet

Second time we have stayed here. Lovely little chslet and super dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay, cozy cottage lovely and warm. Very handy to town. We would thoroughly recommend it Sarah and her husband very accommodating lovely couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great pet friendly chalet !

Nice pet friendly place with big terrasse
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

Loved the place. Area is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Stay

Amazing stay again. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved it

Was a beautiful setting would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Much better than 5star hotel

The facilities were so clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute stay with pets

Very cozy stay with all amenities. Had a great time with partner and dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible. We really enjoyed our selves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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