[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro Lakefront mobile home in Karapiro with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99714900/99714863/7f339fca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99714900/99714863/2e603a73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99714900/99714863/4e5570c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99714900/99714863/2e6cda45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99714900/99714863/90031588.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a tranquil retreat with lake views and access to a private beach. Unwind in the 1971 Bedford bus, or explore the outdoors with kayaks, firepits, and glow worm walks. With cooking options on-site including gas hob or BBQ outside. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro A pure getaway from the 9-5 , relax away from it all with lake views and walks to a secret private beach with kayaks firepits and glow worm walks there's plenty to do or just chill out in the 1971 Bedford bus and watch the grass grow from the comfort of the bed. Cooking- Gas hob or BBQ outside Shower and toilet inside the bus , we are looking at building an outdoor shower and toilet block ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - In the mountains - On a lake ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22840000/22839500/22839478/10917269.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Maungatautari - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.93777,175.57982&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7EyofF%7B%7Csn%60%40%3FU%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%40Q%40U%40Q%40QBU%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQBQBQDUDQBQDQDSDQFQDQDQFOFQFQFOFQFOFQHMFSHMHOHMHOHOHMHOJKHOJMHKJOJKJKJKJKLMJKJKLKJILKJGLILKLGLILILGLENILELGLENELGLENENELANENCLENANCLANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FNCNBN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40NBN%3FNBL%40NBN%40LDNBNDL%40NDLDNDNFLDLDLFNDLHLDLFLHLHLFLJLHJFLJJHLJJJJJLLJJJJJJJJJNHJJLJNHJHNHLJNFNHLHNHLFRHLFPFNFPHNDPFPFNDPDPFPDPDRDPBPDPDTBPBPBPBTBPBP%40TBP%40T%40P%40P%40T%40P%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPARARARAPARARCPATCPCPCTCPCPCREREPCREPEPEPGPEPERGLGPEPINGPGNGPINGPILININGLKNINILIJKNKNIJKLKJKLKHKLMJKJKJMJKHMJKFMHMJMHMFMHMFMDMHODMFMFMDODODMDODM%40OFO%40MDOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOAMCOAOCMEOAOGMAOEOEMEMEOEMGMGMEOIMEMGMIMGMIMKMIKGMKKIMKKKKKMKKMKIKMKKKMIKKOIOKKIMIOIOIMIOIOIMGQIOGQGOGQGOGQGQGMESEQGQEQEQEQCSEQESCSCQCQCUCQCQAUAQCSASAQASASAS%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6DwuY0SdfY_31wIgDd35nqIelGA=) Karapiro, Waikato #### What's nearby - Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 10 min drive - 14.2 km - Cambridge Raceway - 13 min drive - 16.7 km - St. Peter's School - 15 min drive - 18.5 km - Hobbiton Movie Set - 28 min drive - 29.9 km - Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari - 33 min drive - 45.3 km #### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Five Stags - ‬10 min drive - ‪Karapiro Cafe - ‬3 min drive - The Red Barn - ‪The Boatshed - ‬6 min drive - ‪fusion at karapiro - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro? > As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro on Oct 16, 2025 start from CA $176.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Karapiro-Hotels-Get-Away-From-It-All.h99714863.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro located? > Situated on a lake, this mobile home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Karapiro and within 9 mi (15 km) of The Red Barn and Cambridge Museum. Te Koutu Lake and Jubilee Gardens are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question