10/10 Excellent
Raymond L.
31 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raymond L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Karapiro Cottage
Photo gallery for Karapiro Cottage
Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Karapiro, Waikato Region
- Maungatautari Ecological Island
- Lake Karapiro1 min drive
- Hobbiton Movie Set24 min drive
- Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
About this property
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
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
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace
Have a question?
BetaGet instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Lovely 3 Bedroom Quiet Home with Farm Views - 10 mins to Cambridge and Hobbiton
Lovely 3 Bedroom Quiet Home with Farm Views - 10 mins to Cambridge and Hobbiton
- Free WiFi
- Parking available
- Laundry
- Microwave
9.8 out of 10, (19 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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.
Important information
You need to know
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
About the area
Karapiro
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.
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
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
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alice H.
7 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay
Alice H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura G.
18 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura G.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hayley A.
27 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home
Hayley A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adele O.
21 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adele O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Silvana Serei
Languages:
English, Spanish
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback