Vacation rentals with a fireplace in Waitomo District

Yes, you can end your search of AirBnBs and stay at the incredible Ripples Retreat. Excellent beds and shower, even better views, and wonderful hospitality. Stay as long as you can! Listen to Trudy and use Google Maps :) This was the most anticipated AirBnB of our honeymoon in NZ and it was everything we needed! A beautiful night sky with outdoor tub for two makes it so romantic. You are supporting a living, breathing farm by staying here! What is better?!

Our stay at Cheryl's Airbnb was incredible! The space was beautiful, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed, with every detail carefully considered. It was amazing. Cheryl was incredibly responsive and made sure we had everything we needed, which made our stay even more enjoyable. Our family had a fantastic time, and it was definitely a highlight of our trip. We can't wait to return—thank you, Cheryl, for such a wonderful experience for our family.

Thank you Lliwen, Gareth and family for sharing your home with us, while we attended a family wedding in Aria. Not only did we feel welcome and relaxed, we were spoilt with fresh eggs and delicious apples from the garden. With chickens, sheep, cows, paddocks to explore and a safe playground in the garden, our grandson was very happy and entertained. Donald was very welcoming and kind, and was happy to involve him in the animal feeding and egg collection. A spectacular misty morning slowly revealed the gorgeous rural views and country living. Thank you once again Lliwen. We loved our stay, and our Escape to the Country. If we head to Aria again, we will for sure be in contact. Paula and family.

This has been deemed our kids “favourite holiday spot of all time.” Donald has thought of everything to keep a family or friend group entertained. It is the ultimate getaway and has everything you can think of. Grab your groceries in Te Kuiti or Waitomo and then head to Donald’s place for an absolute escape!

This was an excellent batch for two people with a nice balcony and wonderful sea view. Watching sunsets from there was pleasant. The place was fresh and clean and a nice place to spend a few days in Mokau.

This was one of the best places I’ve stayed at. A beautiful location and cabin with stunning views of the rolling hills and distant horizon. Genuinely feels like something out of Jurassic Park. Starry night sky is insane. The drive in with Mathew was very cool - I won’t spoil the details for anyone! 10/10 would recommend. Just book it.

Fabulous cottage that had everything we needed. Only there briefly but still very impressed. Comfy beds, amazing water pressure in the shower and the outside shower was cool under the stars. Peaceful and private. We were riding the Timber Trail and the shuttle pickup is literally 5 minutes down the road. Thanks so much. Would highly recommend.

A lovely house in a lovely surroundings. Large open living areas and nice outdoor areas to enjoy eating dinner together. No mobile reception, but great internet facilities.

Robyn's traditional family batch was wonderful to stay at. Everything was as described. Out of all the available games, my 7 year old grandson loved the miniature billard set. My daughter said it was good for her soul. Plenty to do, fishing, swimming and exploring. All of us did not want to go back home again. Thank you Robyn and your family for sharing your batch.