[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Farmette on top of the hill, with great views, and friendly animals Vacation home in Tamahere with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104345300/104345258/68299a93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104345300/104345258/c2f8d8db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104345300/104345258/3b1df36f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104345300/104345258/8e21157c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104350000/104345300/104345258/2c3dc1df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a hilltop, The Farmette offers a serene escape for families. Enjoy great views of the surrounding landscape and interact with friendly animals like alpacas, sheep, and cattle in the paddocks. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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 Farmette on top of the hill, with great views, and friendly animals The Farmette on top of the hill, with great views, and friendly animals(Alpacas, sheep and cattle) in the paddocks. Feeding and Patting the animals are available but must be with the owner. My girlfriend is a photographer, if you need photos or videos of your family or children, you can contact me please. This distinctive 4 bedrooms Farmette is ideal for families seeking to relish a serene farmland environment. 15 mins driving to Hamilton city center, 10 mins to the airport, 12 mins to Cambridge. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Water park - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33552700/33552667/d075af46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Trissaro Lodge farm house Rukuhia - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 111 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=33552667&PinnedHotelID=33552667&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93520000/93519800/93519725/60eade04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Warm Beautiful Home Close to Field Days Tamahere - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=93519725&PinnedHotelID=93519725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112540000/112538600/112538529/a875f183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantastic River View- Brand New Home 4 bedrooms Villa Flagstaff - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $189 CA $419 total includes taxes & fees Oct 22 - Oct 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=112538529&PinnedHotelID=112538529&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116600000/116595700/116595653/fc43e9b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful house close to Hobbiton Cambridge - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=116595653&PinnedHotelID=116595653&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119310000/119308900/119308810/242b030b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hamilton Hideaway - Close to Town Hamilton East - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=119308810&PinnedHotelID=119308810&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110900000/110897500/110897489/25a813e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hawthorn Cottage - Tamahere Waikato - Pool - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=110897489&PinnedHotelID=110897489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99900000/99896100/99896078/4037d2a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand New Central Townhouse in Quiet Location Frankton - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=99896078&PinnedHotelID=99896078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37997800/37997707/4418e275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern and Spacious Apartment in Tamahere Country Living Zone Hamilton City - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 42 reviews CA $185 CA $299 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=37997707&PinnedHotelID=37997707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109760000/109757100/109757099/16004094.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Early Escape-Welcome to our Eco Friendly and Peaceful Escape in Rural Hamilton! Christchurch - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=109757099&PinnedHotelID=109757099&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=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=105981397&PinnedHotelID=105981397&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### 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 ### 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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Located in Tamahere, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Waikato Museum of Art and History and Globox Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kartsport Hamilton and TreeChurch and Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Grassroots Trust Velodrome or Cambridge Raceway. [Visit our Tamahere travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamahere.dx6343965) [View more Vacation homes in Tamahere](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamahere-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6343965-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-37.82294%2C175.37813&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rboP7p-_2pTzpbdpvVfgN1SJ_r8=) Tamahere, Waikato ### What's nearby - University of Waikato - 8 min drive - 8.6 km - Hamilton Gardens - 9 min drive - 9.7 km - Waikato Hospital - 10 min drive - 11.1 km - SkyCity Hamilton - 13 min drive - 13.2 km - FMG Stadium Waikato - 14 min drive - 14.6 km ### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Mavis & Co - ‬7 min drive - ‪Propeller Airport Café - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Hell Pizza - ‬9 min drive - ‪Robert Harris Ruakura Cafe - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Farmette on top of the hill, with great views, and friendly animals pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Farmette on top of the hill, with great views, and friendly animals? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Farmette on top of the hill, with great views, and friendly animals? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Farmette on top of the hill, with great views, and friendly animals located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Waikato River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Riverside Golf Club and Kartsport Hamilton. Hamilton Gardens and Mystery Creek Events Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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