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10/10 Excellent
Dawn H.
13 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dawn H.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Apartment
Quiet apartment with WiFi, parking, kitchen & bathroom in charming Putāruru -
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Putaruru, Waikato
- Oraka ReservePlace, Oraka Reserve2 min walk
- AL Mason ReservePlace, AL Mason Reserve3 min walk
- Lorraine Moller ReservePlace, Lorraine Moller Reserve8 min walk
- Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Quiet apartment with WiFi, parking, kitchen & bathroom in charming Putāruru -
Located in Putāruru, enjoy what this 1-bedroom unit has to offer. This marvellous property features a cozy living room with TV and Freeview with a child bed, a queen bed plus single in the bedroom, and a lovely bathroom with a shower. Guests can also take advantage of amenities like heating, WiFi, an iron, and a hairdryer. We hope you enjoy what our place and Putāruru has to offer.
50 kilometres from Tauranga, Hamilton & Rotorua all great for day trips.
Remember Eclectic Tirau is only eight klms down State highway one North and Taupo less than 100 klms south down State Highway one.
Cooking facilities available in the kitchen with outdoor table and chairs for those long summer nights. Also Fidge with small freezer unit, microwave oven & Benchtop cooker.
A swing for the children if they are game.
Across the road at the park is an electric Barbeque open every day.
Blue Spring walkway just down the road and Sanctuary Mountain open every day including early for morning bird song.
50 kilometres from Tauranga, Hamilton & Rotorua all great for day trips.
Remember Eclectic Tirau is only eight klms down State highway one North and Taupo less than 100 klms south down State Highway one.
Cooking facilities available in the kitchen with outdoor table and chairs for those long summer nights. Also Fidge with small freezer unit, microwave oven & Benchtop cooker.
A swing for the children if they are game.
Across the road at the park is an electric Barbeque open every day.
Blue Spring walkway just down the road and Sanctuary Mountain open every day including early for morning bird song.
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Clean up the Kitchen after cooking and eating.
Do not cook strong smelling foods as other people maybe staying tomorrow night.
Place all used Linen into the hamper provided.
You may use the vacuum cleaner, broom, shower squidgy as you need to.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 4185
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
This property uses solar energy
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
Putaruru
Located in Putaruru, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Putaruru Golf Club and Tirau Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore AL Mason Reserve and Oraka Reserve. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
Putaruru, Waikato
What's nearby
- Oraka Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- AL Mason Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Lorraine Moller Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Putaruru Water Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Constance Tulloch Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
Getting around
- Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
- BP - 9 min drive
- Putaruru Hotel - 2 min drive
- Great Flavours of India - 2 min drive
- The Wooden Farmer - 14 min walk
- Putaruru Cafe - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Quiet apartment with WiFi, parking, kitchen & bathroom in charming Putāruru - pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Quiet apartment with WiFi, parking, kitchen & bathroom in charming Putāruru - ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quiet apartment with WiFi, parking, kitchen & bathroom in charming Putāruru - ?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quiet apartment with WiFi, parking, kitchen & bathroom in charming Putāruru - ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Quiet apartment with WiFi, parking, kitchen & bathroom in charming Putāruru - located?
Situated on a river, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of AL Mason Reserve and Oraka Reserve. Lorraine Moller Reserve and Putaruru Water Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
8.6
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2026
Many thanks... Enjoy your flights home..
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacqui L.
14 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, quiet location. Lovely walk beside the river.
Jacqui L.
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bestum
27 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Truly feels like a home
Bestum
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Vanessa S.
28 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight stay
Great location and lovely host made the experience more enjoyable.
Vanessa S.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Richard B.
23 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Yes good for pets.
Richard B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Marcia C.
18 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Central to many tourists' attractions. Nice walk from accross the road.
Marcia C.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Colleen M.
26 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had everything that we needed and our small dog was welcome to stay. It was clean and homely and Julia was very friendly. Thankyou Julia.
Colleen M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
simon S.
16 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
review
nice and quiet, good service, will stay again
simon S.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
C C.
14 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay in Putaruru
Nice little apartment in Putaruru. Host welcomed us on arrival and showed us where everything was in the apartment. Good place to stay if you ever need to visit Putaruru.
C C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2025
many thanks
Verified
6/10 Okay
Leighna R.
24 Feb, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Conflicted
Host was VERY kind and a sweetheart. The cobwebs and lack of AC, along with the very uncomfortably soft beds made this stay our least favorite in all the places we stayed in NZ. L
Leighna R.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2025
I am happy that I made a good impression .
As I am new to this platform any reviews are positive as a learning tool.
Thank you
Julia
About the host
Hosted by Julia Gisler
It seemed a waste to not share my property with others.
I enjoy meeting folks from all over the world.
I enjoy meeting folks from all over the world.
Why they chose this property
A quiet peaceful part of town, with farm land across the road and the Oraka stream winding through our neighbourhood with developed walkways.
What makes this property unique
not so unique but has it's own charm
Languages:
English
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