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Large Country Villa in Idyllic location

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An outdoor patio with a round wooden table and six striped chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and purple wisteria.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a painting, and a window with curtains.
A room with a large window offering a view of a green field and trees.
A wooden staircase with a glass door at the top.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with a view of a green field and mountains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Te Aroha, Waikato
  • Place, Te Aroha Leisure Pools
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mokena Geyser
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Aroha Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

guest room with ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Large Bedroom

1 King Bed

Large bedroom with King Bed

1 King Bed

Large room, two King Single Beds

1 Single Bed

master bedroom, Super King bed and ensuite

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large Country Villa in Idyllic location

This large 5 bedroom Country Villa exudes charm and character at every turn.

Previous guests have enjoyed day trips to the iconic Hot Water Beach, the famous Cathedral Cove, the Waitomo caves and very popular Hobbiton Movie set. Experience the best of both worlds with unforgettable day trips then return to serene evenings in the country side.

The property is ideal for families , travellers and get togethers as lots of space for everyone and pets are welcome too. The kitchen is well equipped with modern appliances and the outdoor patio has a Weber bbq with gas supplied.

Special conditions:
Smoking and vaping allowed outside only , Minimum 3 nights. 5 nights Christmas




HOUSE RULES
No events or parties. Smoking and Vaping outside only. Upon departure please set dishwasher going if appropriate and place all rubbish in outside wheelie bins .Thankyou

Extras: Linen (Required, NZ$60.00 per stay); 1PM Check Out (included);

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children have their own lounge and T.V
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
As long as pets do not wander
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking and Vaping outside only
No vaping indoors
All rubbish to be placed in outdoor bins when departing and dishwasher set going if needed.
BBQ ( if used ) to be left clean ready for next guest. Thankyou

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20021769
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Waitoa

Located in Waitoa, this holiday home is in a rural area. L&P Bottle and Historical Athenree Homestead are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park and Mokena Geyser. Travelling with kids? Consider Hobbiton Movie Set and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain climbing, mountain biking and cycling in the area.
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Te Aroha, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Te Aroha Leisure Pools - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Mokena Geyser - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Te Aroha Museum - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Wairere Falls - 32 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 50 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Office Bar & Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Te Aroha Bakehouse Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kevins Bakery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kotare Mara - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domain Cottage Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Country Villa in Idyllic location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Large Country Villa in Idyllic location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Country Villa in Idyllic location?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Country Villa in Idyllic location?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Large Country Villa in Idyllic location located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Mokena Geyser and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Te Aroha Museum. Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park and Wairere Falls are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

It was so relacing The paddocks around us was refreshingI would definitely book agsin when staying up there
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home worked very well for a large family group of varying ages and was very well equipped with all that you would need.The hosts were great to deal with and very welcoming,great communication throughout the whole process and a real bonus being pet friendly.We had a wonderful stay and would not hesitate to return .Many thanks to Graeme and Jenny
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely wonderful

Loved the house booked it for a family wedding so was a bit hectic but lovely place to sit back and relax will be back to do that for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
It was a pleasure to have you , your family and friends stay Beth. So glad to hear the Wedding was wonderful, its such a nice venue at the Hall Manawaru. Thank you for leaving the house so tidy and locked up properly, we really appreciate it and your all welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property far exceeded our expectations! Graeme was such a personable and efficient host. The property was absolutely perfect for our extended family with 5 bedrooms, sufficient bathrooms, great play areas upstairs and down. The large acreage gave us total quiet with the mooing of cows on the adjacent property. Sunrise, sunset and mountain vieqss were gorgeous and the milky way and southern cross were beautiful from the upper deck. The location for hobbitton and glow worm caves was also ideal. I would recommend this vrbo to any and everyone considering the central part of the north island. Bless you Graeme and family for a great extended family time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2026
Thank you Gary for taking the time and leaving such a nice review. It was a pleasure to host you and your family and we really appreciated how clean and tidy you left the house. Hopefully you can visit New Zealand again sometime in the future and you're always most welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place, loved everything about it. We were very lucky to have stayed in such a stunning place

From the moment of seeing the place we knew it was going to be a special stay. Everything about the house, the views and most of all the wonderful helpful owners made for a sensational stay for our family gathering. We liked the place so much we even looked at some other houses in estate agents during our stay. But the house itself was amazing, great bedrooms, lounges and a perfect size kitchen dining area and deck. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you Drew for your great review and taking the time to write it. It was a pleasure to have such nice guests as yourselves stay and thank you for leaving everything really good and making sure the house was locked up properly. Your welcome back any time !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

twaz jus wundaful...thankyew

great... thankyew
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unforgettable

Our most sincere recommendations to everyone. We had an unforgettable time and we will come again. Jenny, Graeme thank you one more time for giving us opportunity to stay in your house. Whish you all the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pictures do not do it justice, beautiful house, and exceptionally private.

Pictures do not do it justice, beautiful house, and exceptionally private. We will be back again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large house perfect for big family

lovely big property. Warm abd cosy. Stayed with 4 preschoolers and 6 adults and felt roomy. Awesome views of the ranges
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2020
Thank you Ben , we are glad the house worked out well for you. Thank you too for leaving the house so tidy and leaving the house locked up properly. Also we appreciate you turning off the under tile heating in the bathroom ! Your welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely peaceful place

We were so happy with our stay, a stunning place with plenty of space and amenities with only a short drive to town. Jenny and Graeme were very communicative and welcoming, I would definitely recommend this place!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you Astrid for taking the time to review. It was a pleasure to have you and your family members stay and thank you for leaving everything so clean and tidy ! You are all most welcome back any time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place - secluded - beautiful views - fresh oranges!

Great farmhouse - large - middle of everything - but nice and secluded. Great landlords! Loved the goodies they gave us!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you Mark and we are glad the house was central for you to visit the places you wanted to while in the North Island . Also good to know you enjoyed the fresh oranges at the property while they are season :) If you ever come back to New Zealand your most welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely fabulous

It was relaxing and peaceful with everything you need and very spacious
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you Kerryn , Allison and family. You guys were amazing guests and we can't thank you enough to how clean and tidy you left the property along with turning the under tile heating off and making sure everything was locked up. We are glad the house worked well for celebrating the 4 Birthdays and all of you are most welcome back in the future. Also the card was a very nice touch, thank you ! Best wishes Graeme and Jenny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fun times in Te Aroha

Loved the place. Really nothing to not like. Peaceful, Tasteful, Relaxing. I wouldn't mind coming back again sometime, oh and the spa was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very impressive.

We loved our stay there. I would highly recommend it. Our hosts were very welcoming and and the Villa very comfortable. It accommodated our large group without faling over one another. We will definitely be back when the occasion arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Thank you, it was a pleasure to have you guys stay and we really appreciated how well you left the property ! Hopefully if you come again we will get to meet you :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This was such a nice property.

This was such a nice property. It really makes its guests comfortable. There are cute cow decorations everywhere and the whole house was just so beautiful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great property.

Great property. Recommend to all, everyone in our party was extremely impressed with the facilities. We will definitely be back. Many thanks
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The property is stunning with everything a family could need to make their stay enjoyable.

The property is stunning with everything a family could need to make their stay enjoyable. The location was great as well, a very short distance from Matamata and Te Aroha, which are charming little towns and Rotorua, with everything it has to offer. I highly recommend this property to any large family who want to have a memorable holiday experience.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely amazing house! In a rural setting, very peaceful and quiet, with great views towards Mt.

Absolutely amazing house! In a rural setting, very peaceful and quiet, with great views towards Mt. Te Aroha. Very spacious, nicely equipped, with nice touches, to make it homely. For a challenge, try counting the objects featuring cows inside the house ;) That turned out quite an entertaining game between us and the kids. A warning - it's not easy! We had a great stay - we only wished it could be longer! Thanks Graeme and Jenny for the wonderful experience!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

House had all the facilities that we needed.

House had all the facilities that we needed. Even a spa (shame we didn't bring togs). Lovely rural setting and a great view of Mount Te Aroha.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay that fully catered for our family needs.

A wonderful stay that fully catered for our family needs. Plenty of space and nice to be in a rural setting without neighbours right next to you. Really nothing more to ask for as it had everything we needed. We wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you Graeme & Jenny for your hospitality.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

I had a wonderful stay at Graeme& Jenny bach.

I had a wonderful stay at Graeme& Jenny bach. Thank you for the great hospitality and I hope to stay at the bach some time again in the near future. My friends have also commented on how great the bach was and all had a wonderful stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing comfy home with gorgeous views.

Amazing comfy home with gorgeous views. Everything was clean & ready for us & we had a lovely warm welcome from Jenny & Graeme. Fully equipped kitchen which "made" me want to cook & bake. Lovely parent space upstairs. Te Aroha & Morrinsville close by for supplies. We all turned electronics off one clear night & star gazed while lying down on the front deck. AMAZING. Peaceful relaxing haven. We loooved it. Thank you Jenny & Graeme.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The bach was great to stay in.

The bach was great to stay in. The little touches were really appreciated. Would stay there again and recommend to others
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and beautiful location .

Beautiful house and beautiful location . House very spacious and very well looked after . Lots of little extras like fresh flowers and beers in the fridge .
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved this place.

We loved this place. The house was so spacious and beautiful, quality fittings throughout and a great kitchen.. We were a large group of three families and the house made us all happy. The view to the mountains was a fabulous bonus. The location is great; the local area is historically interesting and provides terrific walks and bike riding of all levels.. And it is only an hour or two drive from so many top places to visit - Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Hot Water Breach, Auckland.

About the host

Hosted by GraemeFe1

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Our property was our former family home and now we live in the Bay of Plenty however we love to come sometimes back as we really enjoy the peace and tranquiltiy . With having the property listed as a short term Holiday house it makes up keep everything up to date and gives us joy to be able to share our unique property.

Why they chose this property

Peace and Quiet in the countryside with lovely views of Mountain Range and close to many day trip attractions .

What makes this property unique

Many people tell us that the Villa exudes charm and character with so. much space for everyone. An added bonus is it is pet friendly.

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