Holiday Accommodation - Warm, 3 bedroomed 1960's house in Waitomo Village. Perfect little Retreat away with privacy, views, 2 bathrooms and within walking distance to HuHu Cafe (best in Waikato), General Store, Museum, Waitomo Hotel, Tomo Bar, Pizzeria, Day Spa and Waitomo Glow-worm Cave. Large Deck catches all day sun and plenty of garden area for children. FREE Wifi, with all amenities for a comfortable stay while discovering the "charm" of Waitomo adventures. Your stay includes a FREE tour of our Petting Farm (7km) away with Large Birds and Miniature Rare-Breed Animals at 17 Waitomo Caves Road, Hangatiki.
Servicios de la propiedad
Internet
Disponible en la casa: wifi
Estacionamiento y transporte
Las opciones de estacionamiento en la propiedad incluyen un garaje
Cocina
Especias
Horno
Lavavajillas
Microondas
Refrigerador
Tetera eléctrica
Toallas de papel
Tostadora
Vajilla y utensilios de cocina
Comidas
Desayuno incluido disponible
Habitaciones
3 habitaciones
Se proporcionan sábanas
Baño
2 baños
Jabón
Papel de baño
Regadera
Se ofrecen toallas
Secadora de cabello
Shampoo
Tina o regadera
Áreas comunes para sentarse
Sala de estar
Entretenimiento
Smart TV con canales de cable/satelitales
Espacios exteriores
Asador
Lavandería
Lavadora
Lavandería
Para tu comodidad
Aire acondicionado
Calefacción
Mascotas
No se aceptan mascotas
Facilidades de acceso
No se permite fumar en la propiedad
Características de seguridad
No se reportó un detector de monóxido de carbono (el anfitrión no especificó si la propiedad cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono, por lo que se recomienda llevar un detector portátil)
Detector de humo (el anfitrión indicó que la propiedad cuenta con un detector de humo)
Recibirás un correo electrónico del anfitrión con las instrucciones para hacer el check-in y el check-out.
La información proporcionada por la propiedad podría estar traducida con herramientas de traducción automática.
Mascotas
No se aceptan mascotas
Niños y camas adicionales
Los niños son bienvenidos.
Eventos
Se permiten eventos
Fumar
No se permite fumar
Información importante
Información importante
Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
Se permiten fiestas y eventos. Número máximo de asistentes: 10
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad, por lo que se recomienda llevar uno portátil
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye botiquín de primeros auxilios
Vrbo, nuestro sitio asociado, administra este hospedaje. Recibirás un correo suyo con un enlace a tu cuenta de Vrbo, donde podrás cambiar o cancelar tu reservación.
Información de la zona
esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en Grutas de Waitomo. Kiwi House Native Bird Park (reserva de kiwis) es un punto de interés local. Por su parte, la belleza natural de la zona puede apreciarse en Waitomo Glowworm Caves (cuevas) y Huipūtea Reserve. Visita nuestra guía de Grutas de Waitomo
Hamilton (HLZ-A. Internacional de Hamilton) - 52 min en auto
Restaurantes
Waitomo Homestead
A 7 min en auto
Stoked Eatery
A 15 min en auto
Golden Lantern Takeaways
A 15 min en auto
Huhu Cafe
A 3 min a pie
Waitomo General Store
A 3 min a pie
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Waitomo Big Bird Retreat acepta mascotas?
No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.
¿Cuánto cuesta el estacionamiento en Waitomo Big Bird Retreat?
Hay estacionamiento disponible en la propiedad.
¿A qué hora es el check-in en Waitomo Big Bird Retreat?
Hora de inicio de check-in: 16:00.
¿A qué hora es el check-out en Waitomo Big Bird Retreat?
El check-out es a las 11:00.
¿Dónde se encuentra Waitomo Big Bird Retreat?
Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en Grutas de Waitomo, a 15 minutos a pie de Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre y Waitomo Glowworm Caves (cuevas). Caveworld y Woodlyn Park (parque) también se encuentran a 15 minutos.
Opiniones de Waitomo Big Bird Retreat
Opiniones
Muy bueno
Todas las opiniones que se muestran provienen de experiencias de huéspedes reales. Solo las personas que han reservado un hospedaje con nosotros pueden enviar su opinión. Verificamos las opiniones con base en nuestras pautas y las publicamos todas, ya sean positivas o negativas.
Puntuación de 10, es decir, Excelente. Basada en 12 de 23 opiniones
10 - Excelente
12
Puntuación de 8, es decir, Bueno. Basada en 6 de 23 opiniones
8 - Bueno
6
Puntuación de 6, es decir, Aceptable. Basada en 2 de 23 opiniones
6 - Aceptable
2
Puntuación de 4, es decir, Malo. Basada en 1 de 23 opiniones
4 - Malo
1
Puntuación de 2, es decir, Terrible. Basada en 2 de 23 opiniones
2 - Terrible
2
8.4
Limpieza
9.4
Ubicación
7.0
Condiciones de la propiedad
Opiniones
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Andrew
12 abr. 2026
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación y veracidad del anuncio
Everything was great. Thank you
Andrew
Se hospedó 2 noches en abril de 2026
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Lucy G.
30 nov. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Very helpful and accommodating host. Fresh bread, ham, and eggs was there when we arrived. We enjoyed the big bird tour, and very peaceful surroundings. Thanks!
Lucy G.
Se hospedó 2 noches en noviembre de 2025
Opinión verificada
8/10 Buena
Sandra B.
21 nov. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
good location
Lovely host, great welcome and ideal location for all our requirements during golf tournament . easy directions and instructions.Ann is an awesome lady to work with, would recommend.
Sandra B.
Se hospedó 4 noches en noviembre de 2022
Opinión verificada
8/10 Buena
Lesley B.
10 abr. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
Beautiful country retreat
This was a perfect location for our group to stay in and use as a base for our stay in the region. Loved the big living area and the quiet at night. Two small quibbles: the email giving us the pin code for entry went unnoticed into our junk folder, and we ate almost all the food left for our breakfast on the first morning, not realising it was meant to last two mornings.
Lesley B.
Se hospedó 2 noches en marzo de 2024
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Sharon G.
19 abr. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Homely Stay
Great spot, very local to all we wanted to do.
Homemade bread, bacon & eggs were a enjoyable extra.
Only problem was no lighting in the garage and the gas bottle for the bbq was empty, meaning a quick change of dinner plans.
Sharon G.
Se hospedó 2 noches en abril de 2024
Opinión verificada
8/10 Buena
Kim L.
7 nov. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Our workers were happy with their accommodation for a couple of nights while working in the area.
I booked this for our service techs, they seemed happy with their stay. Should have read the listing property however as did not realise linen was an extra charge, never struck this before but generally I use another accom site, need to check more closely, my error.
Kim L.
Se hospedó 1 noche en octubre de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Jackie
7 mar. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza, servicios, condiciones de la propiedad y comunicación
The house was an older style with older style furnishings but this suited our group fine. 2 toilets and showers which was good for our group of 9. Beds were comfortable, including the sofa bed.
Lovely outlook from the deck. Conveniently located near the Waitomo caves, shop etc.
The only slight downside for us was the fact that the barbecue didn’t work.
Jackie
Se hospedó 2 noches en marzo de 2023
Opinión verificada
8/10 Buena
Toni A.
13 oct. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Nice stay
This property is quite basic but entirely adequate and very clean. Location is good with an excellent cafe close by. Our only concern was the lighting which is poor and certainly not good for readers. Thee are no bed lights or lamps and one bedroom light did not work at all. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay.
Toni A.
Se hospedó 1 noche en octubre de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Amanda K.
29 feb. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Great Grandma's house in rural NZ
Our family stayed here while we visited the Waitomo Caves and then on our way to Hobbiton. It was clean, had everything we needed for a comfortable family adventure and it's centrally located to the attractions. We happened to bring some dim color changing lights, which came in handy so we could keep the windows open at night without attracting bugs inside the house. The king sized bed was very firm, but we found some mattress pads in the closet to give it some cushion. The petting farm tour added a delightful bonus to our vacation. Our host had timely communication and was very accomodating. I would gladly stay here again.
Amanda K.
Se hospedó 2 noches en febrero de 2024
Opinión verificada
2/10 Terrible
Sashreekh P.
26 dic. 2022
Le gustó: Check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
No le gustó: Limpieza
Unpleasant experience overall
We booked this place for a day however it fell way below expectations. While the place is spacious with three bedrooms, the interiors were in much need of a renovation.
The linen was dusty and unclean for all beds. The main issue was the amount of pests in the house - it was full of spiders, webs and cockroaches everywhere - it’s normal to expect that in summer with a yard however we found spiders on the beds and around them. The place would benefit from a pest control clean.
Sashreekh P.
Se hospedó 1 noche en diciembre de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Fiona H.
9 feb. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Lovely place near the Waitomo Caves
My family stayed here for two nights. This location is just around the corner from the caves, but is secluded. An excellent place to stay to avoid the crowds. The hostess responds fairly quickly to questions. I highly recommend going on the farm tour if you can - the tour is usually included for people staying at one of the hostess's properties, and includes the opportunity to meet sheep, cows, goats, alpacas, emus, and ostriches. It was very fun! I also highly recommend turning off all the lights and heading out on the porch late at night if you can; the location is very far away from light pollution, which means that you can see many more stars than most people are typically able to.There weren't really any downsides to our stay, although there are a few things to be aware of. First, the driveway is very steep and a bit tight, so be careful when driving up. Second, the house is a bit older, so if you can't stand bugs or you need recently renovated appliances, I would find somewhere else to stay (but if you don't mind those things, the house is very lovely!). Third, the house would probably be very difficult, if not impossible, to access for wheelchair users.All in all, I highly recommend this location for visitors!
Fiona H.
Se hospedó 2 noches en enero de 2025
Opinión verificada
2/10 Terrible
warren w.
5 mar. 2023
Le gustó: Check-in y comunicación
No le gustó: Limpieza y veracidad del anuncio
Terrible!
If I could have scored overall lower than one I would have.
Issues as below.
1. Security - front ranch slider cannot be latched closed.
2. Outside lighting does not work - not ideal when arriving in the dark. Garage lights do not work.
3. Safety - the deck handrail is about to fail, the deck bounces badly.
4. Cleanliness - food scraps under the microwave had not been cleaned.
5. Furniture - these appear to be off casts of tired furniture and mostly broken. Armrests are tacky and stick to your arms.
6. Insects infestations - MASSIVE cockroaches with heaps of babies, these even got into our luggage overnight - YUCK. We even had a live spider crawling on the freshly baked bread.
7. Price - for the high price we paid per night the standards MUST BE HIGHER!.
We were that shocked by the state of this property that we left one night early and found accomodation elsewhere. I think a fair rate for this property would be a low budget per night - not what we were charged.
Avoid at all costs. Not a good place to stay.
warren w.
Se hospedó 2 noches en marzo de 2023
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Jason B.
14 feb. 2026
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Our hosts were wonderful! The location was PERFECT for the glow worm caves as well as local hikes to beautiful sights.
Jason B.
Se hospedó 2 noches en febrero de 2026
Opinión verificada
4/10 Mala
Kelvin R.
2 sep. 2022
Le gustó: Check-in, comunicación, ubicación
No le gustó: Limpieza y veracidad del anuncio
Poorly maintained house
This property is beyond tired and is poorly maintained. For example, the towels were threadbare with holes. The furniture was a bunch of castoffs and rejects, including electric recliner chairs that did not work and there was no PowerPoint to plug them into anyway. The small television was mounted on the wall with cords hanging down and there were random chairs in the lounge that made no sense. The fire was strapped with electrical tape marked do not use, quite ugly and useless. Fortunately, there was a functional heat pump in the lounge . The bedrooms had small ceramic heaters also taped together with electrical tape, probably fairly dangerous if used for too long. The water pressure was weak and in one of the showers you’ve got to choose between being scalded and frozen at any given moment. The wardrobes had either no or only one or two hangers in them. We also shared the accommodation with a few unbooked guests of the insect variety. The wallpaper and all of the bedrooms was peeling . The house could’ve used a good cleaning above and below eye level.
The supposed second bathroom did not have a sink, only a laundry tub, and there was no hand towel in that bathroom .
On the positive side the beds were reasonably comfortable and the owner had left a loaf of freshly baked bread and other provisions for breakfast —also it’s quite close to the caves if that is your priority. However, we did not stay for the two nights that we had booked because the accommodations were so nasty.
Kelvin R.
Se hospedó 2 noches en agosto de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Janice A.
16 ago. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Warm welcome & Breakfast too
We only stayed for 1 night, but I wish we had spent more time. The home was as described in the listing. However, I didn't remember or realize that breakfast would be provided. Ann left milk, bacon, eggs and a homemade loaf of bread for us for breakfast. It was a very welcome surprise and much appreciated.
We had early reservations for the Waitomo Glowworm caves the next morning. We also highly recommend visiting the caves. After our cave adventure, we stopped by the farm and said "hello" to the animals - another highlight. We didn't have enough time to see everything we wanted to see. But I'm really glad we stayed at the Big Bird Retreat for the time we had. Thanks Ann!
Janice A.
Se hospedó 1 noche en julio de 2022
Opinión verificada
6/10 Aceptable
Sally
11 jul. 2022
Le gustó: Comunicación
The owner is lovely but this property is very basic for the amount that is charged
Sally
Se hospedó 1 noche en julio de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Nick A.
6 jul. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Great service
Great service, host very accommodating when we could not come on these dates and offered to move to another day.
Nick A.
Se hospedó 1 noche en julio de 2022
Opinión verificada
6/10 Aceptable
Cheryl B.
9 may. 2022
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
School holiday break
A short stay with grandchildren. Close proximity to the caves so location was ideal. Property is older but we knew that from the booking photos. It was basically clean (carpets fairly new) although some of the kitchen things need updating - pots, frying pans ( handles loose)
The water temperature in the shower was very hard to control - either very hot or cold. I couldn’t open the ranchslider to the deck. Effective heat pump in lounge.
Hostess Ann was good enough to supply milk, butter, eggs, bacon and fresh homemade bread. The girls enjoyed the animals at Ann’s farm.
Cheryl B.
Se hospedó 2 noches en abril de 2022
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Megan W.
12 abr. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Great spot, retro comfy bach
House is private, great parking, amazing location very close to all the Waitomo sights. Host was so helpful, tour of bird farm so fun. Only suggestion would be some updated lounge furniture, recliners didn't work, some seats uncomfortable. But for a stunning, well priced weekend checking out the glowworm caves you can't go wrong here!
Megan W.
Se hospedó 3 noches en abril de 2021
Opinión verificada
8/10 Buena
Jason B.
26 ene. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
ILL BE BACK (ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER)
Was all good, very convenient to everything , will stay here again when we return for the black abyss
Jason B.
Opinión verificada
8/10 Buena
Marijke V.
10 ene. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Great stay, great property
Great location for visiting Waitomo. Property really clean, comfortable and private. Added bonus of enjoying a wonderful sunset and then some stargazing from the backyard.
Marijke V.
Se hospedó 2 noches en enero de 2021
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Ioannis M.
4 ene. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Great brirf stay
Lovely medium sized house that is at the center of the Waitomo area and very easy to find! Everything was as described and the unit was spotlesly clean. The house is quite old but that wasn't important for us and overall it is highly recommened from us.
Ioannis M.
Se hospedó 1 noche en enero de 2021
Opinión verificada
10/10 Excelente
Cliente verificado
24 sep. 2020
Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Weekend at Waitomo
Very nice property, everything you need is there. Comfortable beds and two bathrooms is a plus. Lovely breakfast provided by Ann and complimentary visit to Petting Farm was a hit, especially for our animal mad daughter. It is also walking distance to village. Would stay again and recommend to others