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Panoramic mountain and rural views - central to key destinations

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Miscellaneous
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Kakepuku Room

1 Queen Bed

Ngaroto Room

1 King Bed

Pirongia Room

1 Queen Bed

Te Kawa Room

1 King Bed

The Bivvy

1 Queen Bed

Waitetuna Windmills Room

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Ngaroto Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Te Kawa Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

The Bivvy Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Up Stairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Panoramic mountain and rural views - central to key destinations

Welcome to The Barn & Bivvy -
centrally located for all your favourite destinations:
* 5 minutes to Te Awamutu and Lake Ngaroto
* 20 minutes to Mystery Creek Fieldays and Hamilton Airport
* 25 minutes to Cambridge, the Velodrome, Lake Karapiro, Hamilton and the Hamilton NZ Temple
* 30 minutes to Maungatautari Sanctuary mountain
* Under an hour to Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Raglan, Kawhia’s Hot Water Beach and Lake Arapuni
* Around an hour and a half to Rotorua and Auckland airport.
The Barn & Bivvy – a tranquil rural escape with breathtaking views of Pirongia, Kakepuku, Te Kawa mountains and surrounding countryside. Relax in the spa, gather around the fire pit, and enjoy fresh eggs from the coop.
The Barn and Bivvy is a blend of warmth and comfort — high ceilings, sun-drenched open-plan living, and window views that feel like artwork. Upstairs, sink into the private luxury of the Ngaroto Room with your own ensuite and cosy reading nook. Downstairs, Te Kawa Room connects directly to a spacious bathroom — ideal for peaceful nights after exploring the region.
Soak under the stars in the outdoor spa. Share wine, roasted marshmallows and laughter beside the crackling fire pit.
The Barn and Bivvy is perfect for family reunions, friend getaways, or even team retreats.
This is the stay that makes you say, “Why didn’t we book longer?”
Secure your dates now and experience the wonder of Waikato’s best-kept secret.

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About the area

Te Awamutu

Located in Te Awamutu, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Te Awamutu Museum and Cambridge Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include TreeChurch and Gardens and Monavale Blueberries. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Te Awamutu, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Te Awamutu Museum - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Rose Garden - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • St Paul's Church - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Monavale Blueberries - 11 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple - 16 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Viands Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountainview Bakery and Hot Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kfc - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Storyteller Eatery & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kiwi Pies - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and great kitchen for a family gathering. Our family had a great time here for a few nights, we visited the glowworm caves and just hung out in a quite country location. Lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Kids loved the farm animals. Responsive and accommodating hosts. And it was a great location for a short break out of Auckland. Only issue was that it was quite warm in the house even with the AC on.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The team really enjoyed staying, fabulous hosts, could not fault them, very kind and responsive
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Barn & Bivvy

We had a fantastic stay! The property was beautiful and immaculate. We stayed one night on our travels through New Zealand. Wish we could have stayed longer. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rewa U.

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

Perfect for work group stay

Everything we needed for our team planning retreat. Pity that the weather wasn't that good, so we didn't get to try the spa pool and fire pit area out. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy V.

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

Spacious and Beautiful property

Our family really enjoyed every bit of our stay. The house very clean. We enjoyed spa with amazing view with the mountain in the background. The host was very prompt in communications. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Barn and Bivvy....especially because of the variable NZ spring weather you experienced! We hope you created some great family memories and would be more than happy to have you and your family back in our neck of the woods again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this farm away from the city. It was spacious and there were room enough for 2 families. 11 people total. Kitchen is equipped that we were able to have 2 dinners here. My little kids loved collecting eggs and feeding the chickens. They named the cows, Milky Way and Oreo. Animals weren't noisy and we could sleep just fine. We took full advantage of the washer and dryer since we had lots of laundry to do. Anyways, I can't say enough good things about it. The views were breathtaking. I keep asking myself, can I move to New Zealand? Bravo. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allie G.

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

Our stay at the gorgeous Barn and Bivvy

This property was everything we wanted and more! There were 11 of us ranging from 10 to 68 years old. The house is set in the rolling green farmlands of New Zealand. It’s only about a 7 minute drive to a grocery store and centrally located to many fun places. (Glowworm caves and Hobbiton are each only about a 45 min drive away) There are chickens on the property and we were able to gather eggs each morning to add to our breakfast. The house had beautiful windows that allowed for us to enjoy the stunning sunsets each night while eating dinner. The owners were amazing to work with! They responded so quickly to every question and were a huge part of making this such a relaxing trip! I have stayed at many VRBOs and have worked with many hosts, and this one is one of my very favorites. Many houses can be beautiful, but when you are fortunate enough to find a beautiful home WITH an outstanding host, it makes all the difference in the trip! I 100% recommend The Barn and Bivvy to anyone looking for an incredible, family-friendly, peaceful home with a great host during your adventure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2025
It's easy to be a good host when you have such great guests ! Allie and family were brilliant to deal with. 10/10....says it all. 😇
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