Title: Karapiro Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Karapiro Cottage Cottage in Karapiro with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/8c227fb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/7bfb8b46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/c9238d3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/03f82f20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/83315c13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Karapiro Cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34190000/34187900/34187847/90bd7303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Watershed - Lake Karapiro Lake Karapiro - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 86 reviews CA $141 CA $188 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=34187847&PinnedHotelID=34187847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 66 reviews CA $15 CA $34 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=22839478&PinnedHotelID=22839478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105990000/105981400/105981397/3733192f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely 3 Bedroom Quiet Home with Farm Views - 10 mins to Cambridge and Hobbiton Cambridge - Free WiFi - Parking available - Laundry - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=105981397&PinnedHotelID=105981397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679500/9679401/3a8e6e55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kauri Lodge Karapiro Karapiro - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Parking included - Laundry 9.6 Exceptional 110 reviews CA $154 CA $179 total includes taxes & fees Nov 14 - Nov 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=9679401&PinnedHotelID=9679401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83470000/83466000/83465950/d437d20c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Red Shed Large modern studio on two peaceful acres, two minutes from CBD Matamata - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 34 reviews CA $160 CA $227 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=83465950&PinnedHotelID=83465950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99720000/99714900/99714863/7f339fca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro Karapiro - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 8 reviews CA $176 CA $277 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=99714863&PinnedHotelID=99714863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59980000/59970700/59970608/721c6780.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake House - Arapuni -Pukeatua, close to Cambridge/Matamata/Te Awamutu. 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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=-37.949417,175.62268&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vbrfFwh%7Cn%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40S%40S%3FS%40QBS%40S%40QBUBQBQBU%40QDQBSDSBQDSDQDQDQDQFQDQFODQFQFOHQFOFQHOFQHMFOHOHMJOFOJMHOJKHOJKJMJKJKJKJMJKJKLKJKLILKJGLKLILILGJGNILELILENGLGLENELENELENANELCNELCNANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40LBNDNBLDN%40NDLDNDLDLDNFLFLDLHNDLHLFLFJHLHLJLFLJJHLJJJJJJJLLHJLJHJJLJJHNJJHNJLHNHNHLHNHNFLHPFNHPFNFPFNFPDPFNFPDPFPDPDPBPDRDPBRDRBPBPBTBP%40PBT%40PBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FR%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FRAR%3FRAPATAPAPCTAPCTAPCRCRCPCPEPCTEPEPCREPEPGPEPGPGNEPGPGNGPGNIPGLIRGLINILININILKNINKJILKJKNIJMJIJMJKLKJKJMJKHMJMFMJMHKFMHMHMFODMHMDMFOFMBMFODMDODO%40MDOBODM%40OBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOAOCOCMAOEMCOEOAMEOEMEOGMCMGOGMEMIMEOGKIMIMGMIMKKGMKMIKKMKKKKMKKKKKKKKKOKKIMKKIOKOGMKOIOIMGOIMGSIMGQGOIQGOGQEQGOEQGQEQEQEQESEQCQEUCQEQAQCSCSCQCUAQAUCQAQ%3FUAQAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lbW2o2xHOVltMN6eP8H2g_Rf7Zw=) 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 - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Karapiro Cafe - ‬8 min drive - The Red Barn - ‪The Boatshed - ‬10 min drive - ‪fusion at karapiro - ‬9 min drive - ‪Riverside Lanes - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Karapiro Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Karapiro Cottage? > As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karapiro Cottage on Nov 11, 2025 start from CA $188.38, 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-Karapiro-Cottage.h116472460.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Karapiro Cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Karapiro Cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Karapiro Cottage located? > Situated in Karapiro, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Karapiro and Waikato River. Hobbiton Movie Set and The Red Barn are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Karapiro Cottage Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley A. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from Home Things were clean and organized. ##### Hayley A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan Oct 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The cottage was amazing for me and my wife! The view was great and we were close to a bunch of activities / restaurants ##### Ryan Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura G. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautifully presented, clean and well equipped. ##### Laura G. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice H. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Stay Wonderful place to stay. Traffic was very slow going to Cambridge for dinner. Trampoline was a great hit. ![View](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/486aabef-2fdd-42c5-9b02-a7b970b38ac7-1751867271130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alice H. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025