Title: The Home on the Hill - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635926198393&destination=Piarere%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=114470789&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Home on the Hill ## Photo gallery for The Home on the Hill ![TV, fireplace, books - The Home on the Hill (Piarere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114480000/114470800/114470789/6b66cce4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Home on the Hill (Piarere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114480000/114470800/114470789/fc58f717.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Home on the Hill (Piarere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114480000/114470800/114470789/578bb32f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Home on the Hill (Piarere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114480000/114470800/114470789/683f66d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Home on the Hill (Piarere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114480000/114470800/114470789/dad9afc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at The Home on the Hill. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathrooms3229 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### The Home on the Hill Escape to The Home on the Hill, a rural getaway in Tirau, set on a picturesque farm with stunning countryside views. Just minutes from Tirau’s cafes and shops, it’s also a great base for exploring Hobbiton, Lake Karapiro. Perfect for couples seeking a tranquil escape or families on an adventurous holiday or friends enjoying a staycation. 45 minutes to Hamilton and Tauranga. 20 minutes to hobbiton, 50 mins to Rotorua and 1Hr 20 to Taupo. The space The 300m2 home sits on a 2500m2 section. The house has amazing views to the east and west- perfect for watching sunrises and sunsets. We have wonderful orchard on the section with multiple fruits - mandarins, oranges, limes, apples, plums and many more. We have a kids playground outside with swings and a slide. The section is surrounded by farmland. The farm is a dairy farm with cows which will be often seen in the surrounding paddocks. Inside the house we have 6 bedrooms - each room can sleep 2 people. We have two lounges - one is the tv room where we have a projector screen for watching movies/ tv. The home is a minutes drive from tirau and also the Tirau golf course. Guest access The whole house is yours during your stay. However we ask you to please stay within the section and the driveway. Please do not go into the paddocks or onto the farm tracks. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - 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) - Single level property - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 3,229 square feet ## Similar properties ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/874de647.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rydges Rotorua Whakarewarewa - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.2 Very good 1,124 reviews CA $114 CA $131 total includes taxes & fees Mar 25 - Mar 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=329597&PinnedHotelID=329597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Two Queen Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104227100/104227048/d0d8edc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marsden Stay Rotorua Glenholme - 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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 Piarere is home to this vacation home. Tirau Golf Club and Putaruru 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 Maungatautari Ecological Island and Tīrau Domain. Consider The Red Barn for a night out or Hobbiton Movie Set if you're traveling with kids. [Visit our Piarere travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Piarere.dx553248635926198393) [View more Vacation homes in Piarere](https://www.expedia.ca/Piarere-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635926198393-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.97620%2C175.73767&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LEncrX0aMC91PCy23DO4poHuziU=) Piarere, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![Karapiro lake panorama, Waikato, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048118/c201a7fe-9d5a-4048-bb7d-1267fdae6bcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Karapiro 11 min drive \- 11.7 km - ![A few kilometres downstream from Lake Taupo the river changes to some rapids for a short distance. When the rapids finish there is a drop which creates a waterfall. It all ends with this scene which is stunning. Only a 30 second walk from the car park to the river this shot was taken about a 5 minute walk further downstream on the main track at sunrise.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052675/3e9386a9-4a68-4d66-8ef7-cf1789a774db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waikato River 12 min drive \- 13.4 km - Little Tirau Library 5 min drive \- 2.0 km - Tīrau Domain 6 min drive \- 2.7 km - Te Waihou Walkway 12 min drive \- 13.0 km ### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - BP 2 min drive - Putaruru Hotel 10 min drive - The Cow Cafe 10 min drive - Great Flavours of India 10 min drive - Cabage Tree Cafe 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Home on the Hill pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Home on the Hill? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Home on the Hill? ### What time is check-out at The Home on the Hill? ### Where is The Home on the Hill located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Home on the Hill Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### A S. Oct 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There was some confusion with the directions to the home and lock pad, as I just went off the information that was on the main site including door lock pin (2424tick) & didn’t realise the inbox messages were updated information in the rush of trying to find the info upon arrival. Kate was helpful in getting us there in the end and noted not to use google maps next time! LolThe house was beautifully spaced and the movie room was such a great feature for everyone. The outdoor area was enjoyed by the kiddies morning and night and being gated we could relax too. Would definitely love to come back with all our family to enjoy this home on the hill again. ##### A S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had such a great stay at this house! It was super spacious and had a welcoming feel. There were plenty of games and puzzles to keep everyone entertained, which was a nice bonus. The welcome basket was a lovely touch and made us feel right at home. Kate was great with communication - clear instructions and quick to respond if we had any questions. Would definitely recommend and stay again! ##### Monique Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abhishek C. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place to stay at. ##### Abhishek C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George H. Nov 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy the home was amazing ##### George H. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha F. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful place, plenty of space for everyone. Will come back again. ##### Samantha F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey M. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay at the Home on the hill. Perfect place to relax as a group and take in the views. This lovely home has everything you need and is comfy and cosy. We loved the movie room too!! Would definitely stay here again if we had the chance. Thank you ##### Stacey M. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fritzie G. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9e34f365-bea9-42f3-95c3-89c2d57d2d65-1757979166443.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Fritzie G. 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