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Watershed - Lake Karapiro

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lake Karapiro, Waikato
  • Lake Karapiro
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cambridge Raceway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hobbiton Movie Set
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Interior

Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (6)
The price is NZ$347
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Get away from it all, relax in a 1971 Bedford bus over looking lake Karapiro

About the area

Maungatautari

When you stay at this apartment in Maungatautari, you'll be on a lake, just a 4-minute walk from Lake Karapiro and 11 minutes by foot from Waikato River. .This apartment is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Maungatautari Ecological Island.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Cambridge Raceway - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • St. Peter's School - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 29 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Stags - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪St Kilda Café & Bistro - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Collective Barbecue - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Good Union - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Watershed - Lake Karapiro

Our house has an attached guest suite and is located two minutes walk from the lake and Don Rowlands centre, licenced Podium Cafe and boat ramp .You cannot get closer. The accommodation is an entire wing located off a shared entranceway . It has two bedrooms both with ensuites , a lounge area and kitchenette which opens on to deck with a bbq. One room has a King double bed and the other has two king singles. There is a double sofabed and a single bed in the lounge which gives us the ability to sleep five. There is a separate toilet and hand basin etc.
Tea, Coffee etc and linens provided.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features wheelchair access, books, and a playground. Recreational activities include ecotours nearby, cave exploring nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

Judy55

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Watershed Lake Karapiro
Watershed Karapiro Cambridge
Watershed - Lake Karapiro Apartment
Watershed - Lake Karapiro Cambridge
Watershed - Lake Karapiro Apartment Cambridge

Watershed - Lake Karapiro Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful
I could not fault the property or the welcome. The owners went above and beyond providing essentials like bread, milk, cereal and much more.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight in Watershed
Judy,our host,greeted us at the door.Friendly and gracious she led us through our accommodation and we felt very much at home.Beautiful 2 bedroom home in a gorgeous garden setting.Unfortunately we were only staying overnight but it is close to a beautiful lake and bushland and it would have been nice to stay a couple of more days.I would wholeheartedly recommend Watershed to family and friends plus it's not too far from Hobbiton.Thank you Judy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
What a beautifully maintained and decorated house! It had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very central and easy access to Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves. Judy was an incredible host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juerg D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, great location
Although the kitchenette is small, Judy was able to lend a large pot for pasta. My cat allergy was the only downside. Would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watershed
Friendly host. Wifi a bit poor. Handy for Hobbiton!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eleanor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick 1 Night
Beautiful spot, the house was immaculate. The host is very welcoming and kind. Fun to see the nearby sheep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald & Lorraine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
Beautiful property with great parking , very clean and lovely decor. Thanks to you both for help with our car mishap , we will be back Lorraine & Gerald
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful accomodation
Well appointed, in beautiful grounds. Spotlessly clean. Great location directly opposite Karapiro.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay. Next time we would stay longer. The host went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bridget W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet sanctuary
Lovely quiet property. The entrance is shared which is not apparent in the listing but the host is very professional and does not use this entrance whilst you stay. So it is very private and exceptionally clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We were here for a sports event at the Domain across the road. Couldn't be happier! Perfect for three adults, we each had our own space, very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Private, serene attractive gardens
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location when we need to be at Don Rowlands
It is a great place that is handy to Lake Karapiro.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but comfortable stay
Judy was a wonderful host. She was very quick to respond to inquiries. The house was warm and inviting when we arrived. She even had several delicious breakfast items for us. Unfortunately we only had time to stay for one night. We would definitely stay again if we return to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay for events at Karapiro / Cambridge
We loved staying in such a beautiful setting, just across the road from Mighty River Domain. So handy for the Long Course Weekend events. Easy drive into Cambridge too. Beds were very comfy, everything was meticulously clean and the breakfast provisions and yummy treats were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Clean and Cosy
One of the cleanest places I’ve stayed in long time. Comfy beds ,great location ,welcoming hosts. Thanks so much, Judy and Ian.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb luxury
Beautiful setting and manicured gardens, super new appliances, clean and tastefully appointed. Well stocked kitchen as far as utensils, comfortable beds with nice touches of items like coffee, jam/spreads and bread. Holiday type feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Lovely accommodation in a quiet setting just far enough out of town to be able to fully relax! Very clean and tidy and Judy’s attention to detail was amazing! Gardens beautiful and weather perfect! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accomodating
Our stay was a perfect location for a busy sporting weekend. Judy was lovely and accomodation when the boys needed to use the BnB for resting before their next challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Such a beautiful property. Outstanding host, with lovely thoughtful extra’s. Comfortable beds. Highly recommend would have liked to stay longer. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Very pleasant stay, thank you Judy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Artful and well appointed
Judy is a wonderful host and her guest house is lovely and thoughtfully appointed. Perfect for two friends travelling together. The garden is beautiful and we loved the outside seating. Beds comfortable and baths functional. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great/Quiet Vacation Spot
We loved staying at this rental for 3 nights. Quiet, set back house. Very, very clean and lovely for our family of 4. Hosts were fantastic and very happy to help with anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Private, warm beautiful location. Would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023