Title: LakeSide Karapiro Downstairs Apartment 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 # LakeSide Karapiro Downstairs Apartment Cottage in Maungatautari with kitchen ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100440000/100432200/100432179/69a897db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100440000/100432200/100432179/fff941d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100440000/100432200/100432179/3052ca6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100440000/100432200/100432179/14e4eb62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100440000/100432200/100432179/939f360c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near Lake Karapiro, LakeSide offers a serene escape with a private patio area perfect for savoring the Cambridge air and scenic views. Inside, unwind in the open-plan living and dining area filled with natural light or catch up on your favorite TV shows on the Smart TV. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### LakeSide Karapiro Downstairs Apartment Beyond the ordinary self-contained apartment, the ground floor of this spacious new build offers the comforts of home in a truly serene location. For a relaxing escape, choose LakeSide! Outside, a private patio area invites you to savor the fresh Cambridge air and the warmth of the sun. Whether it's your morning coffee or a glass of wine, this spot offers scenic views of the garden and Lake Karapiro. Indoors at LakeSide, you'll find a beautifully presented open-plan living and dining area, thoughtfully furnished for both comfort and practicality. All the spaces are flooded with natural light thanks to a seamless indoor-outdoor transition from every room. Additionally, a heat pump in every room means you can easily set the perfect temperature year round. For those evenings when you want to unwind and catch up on your favorite TV shows and movies, there's a Smart TV with Sky, and all the essential apps you're used to. Two bedrooms are ready to provide a comfortable rest, along with a spacious bathroom and full laundry facilities for your convenience. Practically on your doorstep, indulge in the natural beauty of the Waikato River Trail. Situated on Lake Karapiro's edge, LakeSide is just 400 meters away from the Rowing Center, boat ramp, and The Don Rowlands Center. The property is 22 kilometers from Hamilton Airport, 19 kilometers from the Mystery Creek Event Center, and 14 kilometers from the Avantidrome. Don't wait; pack your bags and head to LakeSide! Please note that this property is not suitable for children aged 9 months to 10 years due to the unfenced section allowing direct access to the roadPlease note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![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 - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 632978 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.94074,175.54317&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nlpfFywln%60%40%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FUBQ%40Q%40U%40QBUBQBQBUBQBQBQDUDQBQDQDSDQDQFQDQFOFQDQHOFQFMFSHMFQHOFOHMHOJMHOHOHKJOHMJKJOJKJKJKJKJKJMLKJKLGLKJILILKLGLILILGLELINELILCLENELENGLENANELCNENANCLANCN%3FNANCL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBNDL%40NDLFNDLDNDLBLHLDNHLDLFLHLHLFLHJJLHLJJFLJJJJLJJLJJJJJHJLNHJJLHNJJHNHNHLHNHLHNFNHPHLFRFLFPFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDRBPDPDPBTDPBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPARARAPCRARARCPCPCTCPCREPCTEPEPCPEPEPGPERGPELGRGPGLGPGNGPINIPGNILININILINILKJINKNIJMLILKJKJMJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKJMFMHMFMHMFMFOFMDMHMDODMDODMDODMBODO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FOBOCO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOEMAOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMGMGMIMGMIMKMGKIMKMIKKMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKIOKOIKIMIOKMIOIOGMIOGQIOGQGOGQIMEQGSGMEQGSEQEQEQEQCQEQEUCQCSCQCUCQCQCSASASAQCS%3FSAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=biPCYkx4eKQWw-UVZ_vlU0yA8jg=) Cambridge, Waikato #### What's nearby - Lake Karapiro - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles - Cambridge Raceway - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles - St. Peter's School - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles - Hobbiton Movie Set - 36 min drive - 24.4 miles #### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Five Stags - ‬7 min drive - ‪Onyx - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Good Union - ‬10 min drive - ‪Kebabelicious - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is LakeSide Karapiro Downstairs Apartment pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is LakeSide Karapiro Downstairs Apartment located? > Situated in Maungatautari, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Waikato River and Lake Karapiro. Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain and Maungatautari Ecological Island are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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