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Karapiro Family Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve

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Room
Dining
Living area
Shared kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Cambridge, Cambridge
  • Place, Lake Karapiro
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Red Barn
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Family Studio

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Family Cottage Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Karapiro Family Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve

Redwood Park Bed & Breakfast provides a Family Studio accommodating up to 5 guests. You’ll also have access to the Summer House for cooking and dining, making our retreat perfect for couples, families or groups. Whether visiting Hobbiton, Lake Karapiro or Cambridge, discover why many return to our Horahora Bed & Breakfast.

This listing books the Family Room only - please see other listings to book the Garden Cottage rooms in addition.



The space

The largest of our rooms, the Family Room, is open plan with a kitchenette and dining area, a cosy lounge with flat screen TV, DVD’s and free wifi. There are three beds, room for a rollaway, and a modern bathroom - Sleeps 5 max. (NB: the family cottage has an internal door that gives access from the main homestead but this is always locked to maintain complete privacy). All rooms have access to the fully equipped outdoor kitchen, complete with BBQ and dishwasher, covered entertainment area and outdoor fire. Guests can self-cater and are welcome to use our fresh vegetables from the garden (seasonal). You can chill out with the native birds and trees, or drink Champagne overlooking the countryside while the sun sets. Kids have lots to do with plenty of space to run around. It’s perfect for a whole family to do their own thing in all weather.



Guest access

All of our guests have their own private accommodation with shared access to the country garden, outdoor kitchen and entertainment area.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Only organised events by prior consent
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Pets

No pets allowed
Only with prior consent
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: only organised events by prior consent
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Maungatautari

Located in Maungatautari, this cottage is in a rural area. 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 Lake Karapiro. Ready for a night out? Consider The Red Barn and Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Cambridge, Cambridge

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Waikato River - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • The Red Barn - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Chiddingfold Garden - 17 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 28 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rhubarb Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • The Red Barn
  • ‪Fitzgerald Glade Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boatshed - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Boatshed Karapiro - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karapiro Family Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Karapiro Family Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karapiro Family Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve on 20 May 2026 start from NZ$293, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Karapiro Family Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Karapiro Family Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karapiro Family Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karapiro Family Cottage, 1 of 3 in a country garden bordering a native reserve located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Karapiro and within 6 miles (10 km) of Maungatautari Ecological Island and The Red Barn. Waikato River and Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John & Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our one night stay. Clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast. Friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ran R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a mix-up with our booking so I can't review this property but the hosts were amazing and sorted out a fantastic alternative at short notice and we were very well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronwyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Wonderful location and hosts highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Mary was a great host and cooked us a really nice meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rural location perfect for attending function at the Red Barn.

Rural location perfect for attending function at the Red Barn. Beautiful gardens and setting.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful tranquil

Lovelyquiet property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was "just great". Mary was just an outstanding host .Thank you so much. We will definitely keep you in mind for future trips north.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Wedding group

Beautiful location, serene, out of the way getaway. Friendly host, 5 star hospitality. We were a group of 4 and we all enjoyed our stay, if the opportunity arises again we know where to go
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect for our needs. Area is fantastic, lots of hidden surprises. We will be back and very happy to stay in this accommodation again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at farm house

Host is very hospitable and accomodating. Comfortable beds with well equipped room. Was woken up early though by sunlight shone through the glass window of the door. Overall very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

Lovely and generous people. Comfy beds. A beautiful setting and everything we needed was there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay, was everything we needed and more

There were four of us staying one night on our way to walk the Waikato trails. Everything was beautiful and clean. We played the outside games while cooking on the bbq. Had everything we needed and the hosts are so easy and lovely to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cedric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Karapiro Country Cottages

The accommodation was perfect. The hostess was very helpful and delightful. The breakfast was five stars with home preserved fruit and jams and homemade muesli. The garden setting was a dream, and we would certainly go back again. Highly recommend to visitors requiring a relaxing and peaceful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracey s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

The location was beautiful and quiet. Grounds were very well kept and the accommodation was very comfortable. A lovely continental breakfast was provided, with homemade preserves and fruit. Dinner was also homemade and used vegetables from the owners garden. Eating and talking with the lovely owner, and her family, was a highlight. We loved hearing the history of the home and region. There's also a pizza oven if you want to cook your own, and an outside gazebo type area with an undercover bar/kitchenette. Such a delightful stay and would definitely stay again.from the owners garden.from the garden
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Bucolic Waikato homestead

A stunning homestead and very friendly owner. The property manager hadn’t communicated our booking to her, but she warmly welcomed us after direct contact. The 3-bed shared room is good for non-snorers ;) one bedside light needed an extension to work, and the reading lights above the main bed were daylight bulbs that needed to be more restful warm LEDs perhaps. Absolutely loved the home preserves for breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hobbiton Visit

Went to hobbiton for lunch and then headed to The Karapiro Family Cottage, with my family from Australia. We loved it there so much. A nice night with no rain around a fire. The morning was exploring the beautiful gardens, and a wonderful chat with one out hosts. We will be booking again to come back and see the gardens in spring and summer and to continue our conversation with Mary-Ann. Loved it. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay. Great accomm. Awesome owners- very welcoming. Lovely spot. Very reasonable price

Highly recommend this accomm. Wasn’t expecting breakfast cereal, fruit, toast etc - a lovely bonus. Beautiful rural setting. Definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely country getaway

We stayed in the family unit attached to main farmhouse. Felt luxurious and house was surrounded by beautiful gardens. Lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yushani P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet peaceful and simply beautiful

Nice quiet getaway. We wanted a place to relax not too far from Auckland and that is what we got. Mary, her mum and Steve are amazing hosts. Thanks Steve for the outdoor fire that set the tone for the evening. The homemade jams and marmalade were so good 👍🏽Fresh eggs and vegetables were yummy. Our dog Mako also had a great time running around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

A wonderful place to stay, the owners are fantastic and really happy to help. We will be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Beautiful property loved the cottage to stay in

Beautiful property loved the cottage to stay in
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter g.

House Location is isolated so get your shopping done for food at cambridge, location is best, otherw

House Location is isolated so get your shopping done for food at cambridge, location is best, otherwise you cant expect any better than what they have on offer. Owner is very friendly and helpful and flexible. thanks
Archival

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Beautiful location and beautiful garden

Beautiful location and beautiful garden
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful property, amazing outlook over farmland and hills.

Absolutely beautiful property, amazing outlook over farmland and hills. This is possibly why Mary and family are the happiest people on earth! Our shared family room was immaculate. The home made quince and peaches were delicious :)
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location, nice and close to The Red Barn.

Great location, nice and close to The Red Barn. The property was gorgeous, cute gardens and good set up for a group of friends to stay together!

About the host

Hosted by Maryann

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What makes this property unique

Check out all the beautiful River trails for walking or cycling

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