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# Karapiro Cottage

Cottage in Karapiro with kitchen and patio

## Photo gallery for Karapiro Cottage

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![Interior - Karapiro Cottage (Karapiro)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/6fb1dc8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Karapiro Cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

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## 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

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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.

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

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Karapiro, Waikato Region

#### What's nearby

- Lake Karapiro \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- Waikato River \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km
- Cambridge Raceway \- 15 min drive \- 23.5 km
- Hobbiton Movie Set \- 22 min drive \- 23.9 km
- University of Waikato \- 23 min drive \- 42.7 km

#### Getting around

- Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 31 min drive

#### Restaurants

- The Red Barn
- ‪Karapiro Cafe - ‬8 min drive
- ‪Podium - ‬20 min drive
- ‪The Boatshed - ‬10 min drive
- ‪fusion at karapiro - ‬9 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Karapiro Cottage Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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8

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

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4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 9.4

Location

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 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.

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##### Alice H.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Raymond L.

Aug 31, 2025

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

Stayed the weekend with my wife and kids. Great location, close to Cambridge. House is modern and tidy, with a great view and great covered deck to have meals or just a drink and chat. 

##### Raymond L.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

#### 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

#### Adele O.

Aug 21, 2025

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

Beautiful cosy cottage, lovely neutral decor and a lovely cosy place to unwind. Had issues with the water but the owners were quick rectify, even at 11pm at night. Gutted we couldnt stay 1 extra night to properly enjoy it. 10/10

##### Adele O.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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