Karapiro Tui Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve

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A house with a covered porch, a stone fireplace, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a towel rack.
A row of white motel-style buildings with a well-maintained lawn and a single potted plant with red flowers.
A room with two beds, a small table with a kettle, a TV on the wall, and a yellow door.
A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a small house with a yellow door, and a covered porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Breakfast included
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Maungatautari, Waikato
  • Place, Lake Karapiro
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Red Barn
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Tui

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Tui

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Maungatautari

Located in Maungatautari, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Tirau Golf Club and Camjet are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maungatautari Ecological Island and Lake Karapiro. Ready for a night out? Consider The Red Barn and Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Maungatautari, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 7 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Waikato River - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • The Red Barn - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 21 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Cambridge Raceway - 22 min drive - 33.0 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fitzgerald Glade Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boatshed Karapiro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Boatshed - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karapiro Tui Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Karapiro Tui Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Karapiro Tui Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karapiro Tui Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karapiro Tui Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Karapiro and within 6 miles (10 km) of Maungatautari Ecological Island and The Red Barn. Waikato River and Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain are also within 9 miles (15 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. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great spot for a stay over
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a most pleasant stay - lots of information, lots of chats and laughs. And Fin (dog) is really gorgeous. I loved my stay here. Really nice people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good, the host was welcoming and despite some poor weather, there was lots to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional location in a country setting close to activities and beautiful setting

Exceptional location in a country setting close to activities and beautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, peaceful, awesome views.

Everything you need and in beautiful surroundings. Perfect for couple or families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
A lovely family that left the unit absolutely beautiful. We would love to have them again anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were amazing. The accommodation was perfect for our needs. Clean, comfortable and cozy. The garden setting was peaceful and calming - we enjoyed the quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

Such a peaceful location with very friendly hosts and comfortable beds. Great all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Great hosts and a wonderful setting. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome quiet get-away

Very impressed with presentation and facilities provided, nice and quiet location with great outlook over farmland, close enough to the rowing to allow us to come and go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jason Young

Lovely comfortable accommodation. Great host would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay during Maadi Regatta

Lovely stay during the start of Maadi Regatta, beautiful propery, friendly hosts. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Mrs

Nice area, great outdoor kitchen/bbq area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Basic, on the Beach

The house was basic, but had all the facilities required, with an extensive DVD collection. The location was great, screened from the road, but right at the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Celebration

All we needed for a comfortable and relaxed stay. Lovely hosts who made us very welcome. Daughter and son-in-law joined us as a surprise for my husband's birthday. All went very well, and we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Place of Beauty and Bounty

We had a wonderful time, enjoying the beauty of the surroundings and the bounty from the vegetable garden. Mary, Rosemary and Steve were all very helpful and informative. The outside but under cover cooking/dining area worked really well for the two couples in our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage oasis

What a wonderful escape. The hosts could not have been more welcoming. The outdoor kitchen was perfect even when it was raining. Felt like a home away from home, and was very conveniently located to Lake Kirapiro where we had a festival, and close to Cambridge and Hamilton. If you need a relaxing vacation from your vacation this is the place!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute cottage hideaway

The cottage has a beautiful setting and cute features. For a family of 3 it is just enough (double bed a bit tight for 2 adults) space for sleeping (#2). You can spread out in the shared kitchen in the evenings. Thank you to the 2 Mary's.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mostly very good

Lovely garden and property, friendly owners. Handy to Maungatatari. Downside was no space to eat inside the units or for sitting. Shared kitchen is fine except that it is cold in the evening so not conducive to having a meal in this space. Also limited space for luggage but fine for short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just loved the 2 nights we had. Suited us very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Excellent séjour.

Propriétaire très avenante et sympathique. De nombreuses difficultés avec Abritel lors de la réservation. De fausses info. Réservation avec ce site à fuir
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful country resort

A home away from home. Organic country cottages with manicured hedges and gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice setting

Quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great homestay

Perfect location near cycle trails, We even biked to Hamilton Gardens! Maungatautari Sanctuary was close by . Mary and her Mum Rosemary ,were just such amazingly friendly hosts, we felt very welcome .The Cottage was just lovely, very comfortable and super shower. The garden is beautiful and view over the country side.The rural sounds and vistas are superb, a Ruru close by, was heard on several nights. Rosemary provided lovely breakfast with produce from her garden. Mary was great to chat with about the farm , her enthusiasm for her volunteer work on Maungatautari Mountain with trapping and the Kiwi breeding programme had us super interested.We were so pleased she shared this with us and we loved our walk on the Rimu track. Thank you both for a wonderful stay. You roadside plantings of cherry trees is amazing and a legacy for years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended

Beautiful place, gorgeous garden and a lovely lady. Thankyou so much for accomodating my mother and I at your beautiful home, very clean and comfortable, even had some delicious preserved peach's to have with breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very picturesque setting, good heating, delicious stewed apple and muesli breakfast. Lovely hosts!

Beautiful - would definitely stay again for next show jumping event.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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