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Watershed - Lake Karapiro

Lakefront apartment with kitchenette and patio

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
Located just steps from the lake, this charming guest suite offers a relaxing retreat with a private lounge area and kitchenette. Unwind on the deck with BBQ facilities or stroll down to the Don Rowlands centre, Podium Cafe and boat ramp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 611 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No parties and loud music

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Watershed Lake Karapiro
Watershed Karapiro Cambridge
Watershed - Lake Karapiro Apartment
Watershed - Lake Karapiro Cambridge
Watershed - Lake Karapiro Apartment Cambridge

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Karapiro, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Cambridge Raceway - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • St. Peter's School - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 35 min drive - 23.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Stags - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Good Union - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Prince Albert - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Karapiro Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Onyx - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watershed - Lake Karapiro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Watershed - Lake Karapiro?

As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watershed - Lake Karapiro on Oct 28, 2025 start from $100.76, excluding 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.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watershed - Lake Karapiro located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain and Lake Karapiro. Waikato River is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Watershed - Lake Karapiro Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lior M.

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

A very nice place near Lake Karapiro

This is a very nice place with a beautiful garden, well-maintained, very clean, and the owner is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

Brad T.

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

Exceedingly surpassed my expectations

Location, hospitality, cleaniness was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

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

A great place for a quiet relaxing break

I cannot fault this property, clean, beautifully furnished and located in immaculate grounds. Thank you Judy for making our stay one we will remember fondly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

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

tina marie M.

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

Judy is the best hostess!

We arrived rather late after an amazing day of Hamilton Gardens & Glow worm tour and it felt like coming home away from home. Freshly baked amazing cookies awaited our arrival and the place was clean and comfortable. We did a load of laundry and slept so well in comfortable beds with the most beautiful birds singing in the morning. Thank you Judy!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

Jo R.

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

Peaceful

Private, serene attractive gardens
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marcel V., Roosendaal, Nederland

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

Great accomodation!

A great location, close tot Hamilton, at walking distance away from Lake Karapiro. Very comfortable beds, rooms with separate showers and functional kitchen with nicely replenished basics like cereals, coffee. Judy is a very pleasant host, easy to communicate with and always available for help.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

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

Sally D.

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

Karapiro

Very convenient for lake karapiro. Very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023