Chalet in Waikato
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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About this chalet rental
Spend a night in a Hole in the Ground in the middle of the Waikato. It comes with a nice breakfast with homemade bread and bacon and eggs (own chickens) and homemade jams. There's an outdoor area made totally of pallet wood where you have the opportunity to cook, have a BBQ and have a dining area.
Only suited for one or 2 persons (pets only at prior approval, service animals are ok).
We (since 1984) are Rivendel Gardens, growing tomatoes, capsicum, beans, courgettes etc. for the local farmers' markets.
I started with with the accommodation about 12 years ago as a playground for my grandchildren.
If you need help, just come to the main house and I'm happy to help with whatever you need.
We are in a very rural environment, very quiet. 7 Km out of Cambridge.
Plenty of parking.
Only suited for one or 2 persons (pets only at prior approval, service animals are ok).
We (since 1984) are Rivendel Gardens, growing tomatoes, capsicum, beans, courgettes etc. for the local farmers' markets.
I started with with the accommodation about 12 years ago as a playground for my grandchildren.
If you need help, just come to the main house and I'm happy to help with whatever you need.
We are in a very rural environment, very quiet. 7 Km out of Cambridge.
Plenty of parking.
Amenities at Romantic night in a 'Hole in the Ground'
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Waikato
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
The nights we went here were amazing! The property had such great detail and it was a great place to stay after visiting the Hobbiton set.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Johan was an amazing host and this location was the perfect cozy get away! The room is so cozy and the outdorr cook area is delightful! The breakfast provided is so yummy and nice! This is such a restful and claming place to stay! I cant say enough good things about it!! Everyone should stay here is they are considering it :)
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Attention to detail for everything was upstanding! Although small, there was a full size bed, outdoor kitchen, indoor kitchen, seating area to relax either indoors or outdoors, shower, toilet, and storage hooks which are so underrated in vacation rentals to have a good way to stash your stuff out of the way. We had a wonderful visiting kitty, chicken, and situated in an apple tree orchard with Gandalf’s wagon. Johan has amazing woodworking skills and put the whole thing together in some sort of wizardry himself. Truly a dream stay!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Magical, whimsical and everything you could ever imagine! Johan is a fantastic host, you can tell that this is his passion project. We loved the attention to detail on everything. Wish we could have stayed every night of our vacation here. With that said it was the perfect pairing for the night before our visit to Hobbiton. We felt like we truly lived in the Shire and were taking a day trip to Hobbiton! 10/10 we will stay again when we come back to New Zealand!
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(20 Ratings)
"The nights we went here were amazing! The property had such great detail and it was a great place to stay after visiting the Hobbiton set."
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