The Home on the Hill | House in Piarere

10.0 (7 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Richmond Downs House | The Home on the Hill

6 Bedroom House in Richmond Downs, Piarere

Escape to The Home on the Hill, a rural getaway in Tirau, set on a picturesque farm with stunning countryside views. Just minutes from Tirau’s cafes and shops, it’s also a great base for exploring Hobbiton, Lake Karapiro. Perfect for couples seeking a tranquil escape or families on an adventurous holiday or friends enjoying a staycation. 45 minutes to Hamilton and Tauranga. 20 minutes to hobbiton, 50 mins to Rotorua and 1Hr 20 to Taupo.
The space
The 300m2 home sits on a 2500m2 section. The house has amazing views to the east and west- perfect for watching sunrises and sunsets. We have wonderful orchard on the section with multiple fruits - mandarins, oranges, limes, apples, plums and many more. We have a kids playground outside with swings and a slide.
The section is surrounded by farmland.
The farm is a dairy farm with cows which will be often seen in the surrounding paddocks.
Inside the house we have 6 bedrooms - each room can sleep 2 people.
We have two lounges - one is the tv room where we have a projector screen for watching movies/ tv.
The home is a minutes drive from tirau and also the Tirau golf course.
Guest access
The whole house is yours during your stay. However we ask you to please stay within the section and the driveway. Please do not go into the paddocks or onto the farm tracks.

This 6 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Child Friendly, 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. The rental House has 6 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 Richmond Downs. Enjoy your stay in Richmond Downs at this House.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 2+ bathrooms
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
General
  • Unit size: 3229 sq ft (300 sq m)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Housekeeping (on request)
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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

Reviews

Stacey M.
Aug 3, 2025 11:06:32 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had a wonderful stay at the Home on the hill. Perfect place to relax as a group and take in the views. This lovely home has everything you need and is comfy and cosy. We loved the movie room too!! Would definitely stay here again if we had the chance. Thank you
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