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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
The current price is $185
$185
$163 nightly
$185 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Explore the area
Te Kūiti, Waikato Region
- Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-WhakaaroPlace, Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro2 min drive
- Big ShearerPlace, Big Shearer2 min drive
- Waitomo Glowworm CavesPlace, Waitomo Glowworm Caves20 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Te Kuiti
With a stay at this vacation home in Te Kuiti, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer. .This vacation home is 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from Waitomo Glowworm Caves and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Opapake Pa.
What's nearby
- Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 2 min drive - 0.3 miles
- Big Shearer - 2 min drive - 0.3 miles
- Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 16 min drive - 15.4 miles
- Woodlyn Park - 20 min drive - 14.2 miles
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 20 min drive - 14.2 miles
Getting around
- Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
- Golden Lantern Takeaways - 9 min walk
- Stoked Eatery - 11 min walk
- Huhu Cafe - 16 min drive
- Waitomo General Store - 15 min drive
- Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - 22 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
1920s Character Home & Private Garden Retreat
A 1920s character home surrounded by private gardens and hidden away by native trees. Peaceful, spacious, and full of classic charm, this two-storey retreat sleeps up to 8 and offers warm timber interiors, cosy living spaces, and a calm, relaxing atmosphere.
The space
Hidden behind native trees and established gardens, this charming 1920s two-storey character home offers comfort, privacy and a peaceful sanctuary to unwind right in Te Kuiti – just minutes from the town centre and a short drive to Waitomo Caves.
Enjoy the quiet garden surroundings, birdlife, open lawn areas, and the calming, retreat-like feel of this historic home. With cosy timber interiors, generous living spaces, and room for up to 8 guests, it’s perfect for families, couples, small groups, or anyone wanting a relaxing base while exploring the region.
Spacious and welcoming, this home offers plenty of room to relax. Upstairs features two bedrooms and a cosy rumpus/lounge area, while downstairs includes two additional bedrooms, a light-filled living room, a fully equipped kitchen and dining space, a separate formal dining room for extra guests, a relaxing bathroom with both a shower and bathtub, and two separate toilets.
The front veranda offers a quiet outdoor sitting area, ideal for morning coffee and breakfast while listening to birdsong and enjoying garden views. In the afternoons, it’s the perfect place to relax with a book or a glass of wine, unwind in privacy, and embrace the calm, natural setting.
Well suited for families, professionals, travelling workers, and guests seeking a quiet, private stay.
This is a peaceful residential property and best suited to respectful guests.
Off-street parking available on site.
Guest access
Lockbox: at the front door of the property ensuring guests come and go as they please.
The space
Hidden behind native trees and established gardens, this charming 1920s two-storey character home offers comfort, privacy and a peaceful sanctuary to unwind right in Te Kuiti – just minutes from the town centre and a short drive to Waitomo Caves.
Enjoy the quiet garden surroundings, birdlife, open lawn areas, and the calming, retreat-like feel of this historic home. With cosy timber interiors, generous living spaces, and room for up to 8 guests, it’s perfect for families, couples, small groups, or anyone wanting a relaxing base while exploring the region.
Spacious and welcoming, this home offers plenty of room to relax. Upstairs features two bedrooms and a cosy rumpus/lounge area, while downstairs includes two additional bedrooms, a light-filled living room, a fully equipped kitchen and dining space, a separate formal dining room for extra guests, a relaxing bathroom with both a shower and bathtub, and two separate toilets.
The front veranda offers a quiet outdoor sitting area, ideal for morning coffee and breakfast while listening to birdsong and enjoying garden views. In the afternoons, it’s the perfect place to relax with a book or a glass of wine, unwind in privacy, and embrace the calm, natural setting.
Well suited for families, professionals, travelling workers, and guests seeking a quiet, private stay.
This is a peaceful residential property and best suited to respectful guests.
Off-street parking available on site.
Guest access
Lockbox: at the front door of the property ensuring guests come and go as they please.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Stovetop
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Porch/lanai
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 3 accessible parking spaces
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Smoking not allowed
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,830 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
No Shoes Inside.
In respect of our Māori culture, shoes are not to be worn inside. Shoes can be place on the shoe rack.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
This property does not have elevators