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Waitomo Big Bird Retreat | House in Waitomo

8.0 (20 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Waitomo Caves House | Waitomo Big Bird Retreat

3 Bedroom House in Waitomo Caves, Waitomo

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.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. This House is less than 3 km from Waitomo Caves, and gives visitors the opportunity to explore it. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy your stay in Waitomo Caves at this House.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • TV
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Breakfast
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Event Policy Events allowed;maximum event attendees: 10
Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10 safety features at this property include a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
 
Waitomo, 3977, New Zealand

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Feb 10, 2025 06:06:32 AM
Summary: 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. Fiona H.
Apr 19, 2024 07:35:38 PM
Summary: 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. Sharon G.
Apr 11, 2024 05:15:35 AM
Summary: 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. Lesley B.
Mar 1, 2024 07:22:31 AM
Summary: 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. Amanda K.
Mar 7, 2023 11:27:33 AM
Summary: 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 Jackie
Nov 22, 2022 07:00:01 PM
Summary: 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. Kim L.
Nov 22, 2022 11:20:44 AM
Summary: 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. Sandra B.
Oct 14, 2022 05:07:30 AM
Summary: 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. Toni A.
Sep 6, 2022 03:56:20 PM
Summary: 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. Kelvin R.
Aug 16, 2022 05:47:17 PM
Summary: 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. Janice A.

FAQ's

Is this Waitomo Big Bird Retreat pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Waitomo Big Bird Retreat have a swimming pool?

No, this Waitomo Big Bird Retreat does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Waitomo Big Bird Retreat?

Best-rates for the Waitomo Big Bird Retreat starts from $156 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Parking, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Kitchen, TV, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Laundry StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Waitomo Big Bird Retreat a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Waitomo Big Bird Retreat wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Waitomo Big Bird Retreat has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Waitomo Big Bird Retreat?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Waitomo Big Bird Retreat indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Waitomo Big Bird Retreat?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Waitomo Big Bird Retreat are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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