Secluded bush retreat

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A modern house with a dark wooden exterior, large glass sliding doors, a wooden deck, and a bench.
A spacious living room with large sliding glass doors leading to a garden, a comfortable sofa, a glass coffee table, and a white armchair.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a patterned rug.
A modern building with a wooden deck, large sliding glass doors, and a small window.
A modern kitchen with wooden shelves, a built-in sink, and a countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Waikato River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Tamahere, Waikato
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamilton Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, SkyCity Hamilton
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Tamahere

Located in Tamahere, this apartment is in a rural area. Riverside Golf Club and Kartsport Hamilton are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit TreeChurch and Gardens and Lavender Backyard Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Globox Arena or Grassroots Trust Velodrome.
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Tamahere, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Waikato River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Waikato - 7 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Hamilton Gardens - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • SkyCity Hamilton - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • FMG Stadium Waikato - 17 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Unimart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bongo Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sing Dar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yj Chinese Takeaway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded bush retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded bush retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded bush retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded bush retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded bush retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Waikato River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Riverside Golf Club and Kartsport Hamilton. Mystery Creek Events Centre and Hamilton Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 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. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

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
The accommodation was wonderful. Excellent location with a beautiful garden. Very cozy in a lovely setting. Great location for outdoor walks and biking. Nicely appointed with automated privacy blinds. Cute kitchen! Very well maintained.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great accommodation and exceptional host who went out of his way to make my stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central to Hamilton, Cambridge Karapiro lake, Restaurant,Café and Four square, just around the corner, Lovely and quiet area, just what I wanted
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for us

Everything was great! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great all round

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation at Luke’s place was just amazingly. This was a really lovely spacious unit, very clean and tastefully decorated, modern and very well appointed throughout.The surroundings were semi rural - peaceful and quiet, yet close to a small shopping centre nearby which was about 2km away. The Hamilton airport is also very close by, about 8 minutes by car.We would definitely wish to stay at Luke’s place again on our next visit to Hamilton, and can highly recommend this accommodation if you are seeking clean and comfortable accommodation, close to the airport, or within a short drive to the city.We visited the nearby Punnet Cafe on two occasions for breakfast and would again highly recommend this cafe this if you are seeking a nice place to dine for breakfast or lunch with delicious food, very pleasant staff, a great ambience and warm community feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay.

The property was clean, modern and very peaceful. We would gladly stay again.😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Outstanding
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, relaxing stay.

Beautiful location. Very private and safe with gorgeous landscaping. Easy walk to restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy, parks, etc. Hosts are delightful! I highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice place to stay and the owners are amazing. This was my first time in New Zealand and they made me feel very welcome. The place is in a safe area and is really nice and clean. Had an excellent time staying here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I stayed here on a business trip for work and it was fantastic, the hosts were very warm and welcoming and I immediately felt at home. The property was very well furnished and lots of homely touches around the place meant I lacked nothing during my stay! I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone who is lookin for quiet peaceful accommodation with extremely friendly and kind hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

Beautiful country property. Accommodation is attached to owner's house. Very private with everything you need. Very comfortable and suitable for a long stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Great stay. We enjoyed being there thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet

Really nice property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Thanks for staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place!

This was a great spot for us! Nice new accommodation and lots of privacy. Hosts are great with communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Excellent. I will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed stay

This property was perfect for us having been at a conference for work then coming to Hamilton to visit family. Quietly tucked away, easy to get to. Comfortable and cosy and has everything you need for either a getaway weekend or longer visit. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best host

The new studio was bright and very clean, with a peaceful, private garden view in an amazing area. The host, Luke, was very friendly and accommodating and responded quickly to questions. It was a perfect stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

weekend getaway

we stayed for 2 nights. The property was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. Very quiet and secluded. Beautifully equipped. Luke was great to deal with. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in Nature

Wow what a beautiful experience! Very clean and stylish. Everything you need is inside the accomodation. The flora and fauna surrounding and on the property is stunning! I will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, country space

This lovely bnb is beautifully presented with a garden outlook. Very clean and comfortable with upmarket fittings. The pool wasn’t heated when we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2023
Hi Roz Thank you for your review. My apologies again for the pool, I’ve removed it from our listing (until next Sunmer). Kind regards Luke
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect!

The property was lovely. Very clean with no clutter. Beautiful views of the fruit trees, garden, lawn, wildlife i.e. birds & bunnies. Easy to go on long walks or bike rides from the cottage. Although it is in the country, you can walk to restaurants a food market and Punnett a quaint shop just up the road. The hosts were very welcoming. We loved it and will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Place in Local Neighborhood

The place was very clean and I loved the remote controlled window shades. I would call this property semi-private though since it is attached to two other buildings and a garage that we didn't have access to. The main living area is floor to ceiling windows which was nice for natural light but difficult for privacy. My only feedback would be access to a washer and dryer would have made it even better. Overall we enjoyed staying at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Hi Steph Thank you for your review. For the benefit of future guests could I please clarify a couple of things. The Sleepout has full curtains as well as the remote control blinds, so hopefully no privacy issues. The garage is not for our every day use, it is attached to the sleepout but is used to house our garden tools, lawnmower etc. The garage/sleepout are on the corner of our property and not attached to our main house. There is no internal access from the tool garage to the sleepout. Guests are welcome to use our laundry in the house, please just ask. I hope the rest of your NZ trip was enjoyable. Kind regards Luke
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Only gave 5 stars, because it doesn't go to 10
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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