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Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park

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A red wooden house with a porch, a dining table, and a garden.
Interior
A forested trail with ferns and trees.
A red wooden house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery.
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tauwhare, Waikato
  • Place, University of Waikato
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Hamilton Gardens
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park

The Retreat is a perfect hideaway where you can take a moment to relax in this peaceful, natural environment or sit and enjoy the view of the Quarry pond from the front porch. Feel free to wander the 2km pathway throughout the park and enjoy the birdlife with over 30 different species making this home. This includes the New Zealand Ruru (native owl) which is the namesake of the property. The park has over 100 New Zealand sculptures all placed throughout the walk. Each year additional sculptures are on exhibition within the park. The Retreat provides you with a unique get away experience.

Providing a garden, Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park offers accommodations in Tauwhare. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home.

The air-conditioned vacation home also provides a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area, washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The accommodation has a fireplace.

There is an on-site coffee shop available in the weekends.

The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.

Hamilton Gardens is 11 miles from Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park, while Mystery Creek Events Centre is 12 miles away. Hamilton Airport is 11 miles from the property.
At this holiday home, you'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from University of Waikato and 15 minutes from Ross Bros Museum
Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Ruru Retreat at the Sculpture Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect hideaway cottage, spacious and well equipped. Superb location for local attractions particularly Hamilton Gardens, and the Sculpture Park is itself an interesting and stimulating location with the added attraction of quiet evening walks. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rutger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent experience from initial booking through to being greeted by the fabulous hosts. We were thrilled to discover a barista on site for our morning espresso hit and spoilt by delicious pies and ice cream on offer. But the star attraction was the park! It’s a stunning collection of natural beauty and art in unexpected places. A one-of-a-kind accommodation, tranquil and regenerative, and the highlight of our trip to New Zealand!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025