Title: Karapiro Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Karapiro Cottage Cottage in Karapiro with kitchen and fireplace ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/8c227fb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/83315c13.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) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116472500/116472460/7bfb8b46.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) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Karapiro Cottage provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Kitchen £155 includes taxes & fees 21 Oct - 22 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 ![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 - 0.7 miles - Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 15 min drive - 13.0 miles - Cambridge Raceway - 18 min drive - 14.6 miles - Hobbiton Movie Set - 24 min drive - 14.9 miles - Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari - 29 min drive - 24.4 miles #### 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 10 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karapiro Cottage on 21 Oct 2025 start from £154.98, including 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.co.uk/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? > Checkout 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 miles (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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice H. 7 Jul 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley A. 27 Jun 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