Beautiful rural locale, close to river trails & Hobbiton with a relaxing 4 person spa on the large deck. Close to main centres but far enough away to change the tempo on your journey & recharge. We do not provide TV or wifi, but sunsets and sunrises over beautiful South Waikato farmland are here & stunning views of Sanctuary Mountain, Maungatautari. Private parking and a small BBQ on a large sunny deck.
20 minutes to Hobbiton & a great place to break up a long journey.
Please note, Spa must be used with care & adult supervision. Use the lifter to open after latches have been undone - and please don't wear clothes which are not swimwear.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
About the area
Arapuni
Located in Arapuni, this cottage is in a rural area. Putaruru Golf Club and Tirau 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 Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari and Maungatautari Ecological Island.
Arapuni, Waikato
What's nearby
Lake Karapiro - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
Putaruru Timber Museum - 10 min drive - 11.8 km
Te Waihou Walkway - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
Hobbiton Movie Set - 29 min drive - 32.3 km
Getting around
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Hog and Hounds - 8 min drive
Putaruru Food Court - 8 min drive
Canton Takeaways - 8 min drive
The Wooden Farmer - 9 min drive
Putaruru Cafe - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Country tiny house with spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Country tiny house with spa?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Country tiny house with spa?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Country tiny house with spa located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Duxfield Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Karapiro and Waikato River. Grey Street Reserve and Barnett Street Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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What a lovely little tiny house! Such a great place to unplug (no tv or wifi) and enjoy the surroundings. Definitely need a car to get to and to other places.
Shirley G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Jess
26 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Didnt like that i had to use another app to find all info out, being tired then having no coverage made that hard... but they were more than happy to help as the app wasnt working, would have been great with a email like everyone else does.
Partner was really mad there was no tv to chill and watch for the price we paid, as thats how he relaxes, i didn't care about no tv or no wifi.
I enjoyed my stay. He hated it.
This was a good place to stay and would like to do it again but it wasn't clear that there wasn't internet. We didn't know until we saw the note. It was fine but I didn't know that. BBQ and the hot tub was a great addition!
We had a great stay at this Tiny House. It has everything you need, comfortable and warm, or cool in our case taking advantage of the A/C. The Spa is a great touch and with limited signal, no WIFI or TV you have an opportunity to relax and switch off.
While we enjoyed the stay and the property was clean and tidy we did notice that the CD player wasn't working, the outdoor umbrella wouldn't stay up and the double bed in the second room was quite small for two adults to sleep on so not quiet the best nights sleep.
Great communication, easy check in / check out, no surprises. No wifi/tv was not a problem as hottub and lovely deck / grassy area kept everyone entertained. There was minimal cell service for one of us (on spark I think), but Vodafone had no issues. Will stay again if adventuring nearby :)
Cosy place that worked well for our group (2 couples). We loved the wide views, lounged on the deck in the sun after our outings, and enjoyed relaxing in the spa under the night sky :) Handy position to Putaruru, Arapuni and Sanctuary Mountain. Much recommended.
It was an absolutely perfectly little get away that we used for a honeymoon base, going to rotorua and Tauranga for some activities and having a perfect little spot to have some days of relaxing and time out. We loved having a spa under the stars at the end of a day! Has absolutely everything you need for some time to disconnect and just enjoy some peace and quiet! She was an amazing host who also even left us a little honeymoon surprise which we were very grateful for! Would 100% recommend! Thanks heaps!
We really enjoyed our time there.
Wish we'd booked for longer.
Very quiet and peaceful and we relaxing in the spa bath as well.
Gary and ruth
Gary S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Anne B.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stay
Wifi coverage wasnt that great. Would have been nice to acess the tv. Only had dvds. No one watches dvds these days. Beed more lighting in the rooms. But awesome to have electric blankets. Overall it was good for just one night.
We loved our stay, it felt like wer were a world away but were just next to where we needed to be.
The place was so nice and warm and had all the comforts of home you need when staying away.
The front deck was drenched in afternoon sun which made it lovely for a sit and unwind after an exciting afternoon of bird watching.
Wonderful place, great location, house was spotless and facilities were awesome. Wish we could of stayed longer. Highly recommened. Thanks Sue for a very relaxing stay.