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Watershed - Lake Karapiro

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Guest wing from west
Main entry
Exterior
Living room
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • 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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

lounge

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

1 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

2 ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Judy55

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
No parties and loud music

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maungatautari

Located in Maungatautari, this apartment is in a rural area and on a lake. Maungatautari Ecological Island and Lake Karapiro reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hobbiton Movie Set and Monavale Blueberries. TreeChurch and Gardens and Kartsport Hamilton are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Lake Karapiro, Waikato

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Watershed - Lake Karapiro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watershed - Lake Karapiro?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watershed - Lake Karapiro?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watershed - Lake Karapiro located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Karapiro and Waikato River. Maungatautari Ecological Island and Jubilee Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 70 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lars S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and wish it was longer
Exceeded expectations, such a nice and comfortable space. Our stay was short but we felt quite at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupa N.

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

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Renee F.

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

Verified traveller

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

Stephen M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald & Lorraine W.

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

Kelsey P.

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

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Very pleasant stay, thank you Judy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Private, serene attractive gardens
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juerg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Watershed
Friendly host. Wifi a bit poor. Handy for Hobbiton!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

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

Darren D.

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

Dianne F.

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

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Private, warm beautiful location. Would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
A lovely peaceful place to stay. So close to the lake and great accommodation and thoughtful hosts. Thanks Judy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

8/10 Good

Bridget W.

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

Heidi R.

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

Anthony M.

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

Alastair N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a couple of days relaxation in a nice part of the world.
Very good. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Nathalie S.

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

About the host

Hosted by Judy55

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English
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