The Red Shed Large modern studio on two peaceful acres, two minutes from CBD

Matamata, Waikato
$147 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Bed & Breakfast

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay


Close to everything Matamata has to offer, walk in and feel right at home, two heat pumps for cosy warmth. 10 minute drive to Hobbiton. Large, modern space which can accommodate one person up to seven people. Country views, just on the edge of town. Enjoy the freshly baked bread, butter and spreads, cereal, yoghurt, juice, fresh fruit and milk provided for breakfast, tea and coffee. Large free parking area right outside your door. Child and pet friendly. A private, peaceful place, but so close to town, separate and away from main dwelling, you'll have 135sqm of space plus two lawn areas, one fully fenced with patio and furniture.
The space:
One queen bed, and five more singles available, we can set the space up to your individual requirements. Well set out to accommodate one person, couples, groups, and families. Because the space is large and well set up, it can easily cater for professionals or groups working away. There is a separate bathroom, large kitchen area, two comfortable seating areas, bar fridge and large fridge, especially useful for groups, and also a freezer. A bench top stove with two hobs and oven, and a microwave. There is an office desk, and an ergonomic chair. Two heat pumps keep the whole area lovely and warm in winter, or nice and cool in summer. Fully fenced lawn area directly off the space, child and pet friendly, and another lawn on the other side of the space for your use as well. A lovely park is right next door and the space looks out on it. Wi Fi, 65 inch smart TV with Netflix, etc. There is a pool table for your entertainment. A modern cot and highchair are both available on request, there is no charge for either of these.

Guest access
Parking is free, off street right outside your front door, space for around eight cars if needed when a group is staying. Also room for larger vehicles.

Other things to note
Around 10 minutes drive to Hobbiton, and Wairere Falls. Cycle the Matamata - Paeroa cycle trail, visit the Opal Hot Springs, or Firth Tower and Museum. Under an hour to Tauranga or Mt Maunganui, Hamilton - ideal for FIFA World Cup in July - or Rotorua, around two hours to Auckland CBD. Ample dining options, restaurants, takeaways, all just a couple of minutes drive away, or a ten minute walk. If you wish to check in early or check out late, we will accommodate this if possible. We can store luggage if you want to travel away, and then return. If you are arriving to town by bus, we can collect you and drop you off by arrangement, there is no fee for this. We have airport transfers, and some private tours available. We can also drop you off and pick you up from Hobbiton or an event you are attending as a service by arrangement. If you are celebrating a special event, we can put any extra items in for your arrival on request, flowers, champagne, chocolates, etc please enquire if this is the case. If you are requiring a long stay, for work or leisure, please enquire about our long stay and work rates.
Click on the last photo on the photo section to check out our transfer and tour options, contact for more information.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Games Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Smoke-free Property Desk Desk Chair Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Iron/ironing Board Recycling Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • PARKING

    Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • THINGS TO DO

    Billiards/pool Table Playground
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    6 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Free Breakfast Available Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Electric Kettle Kitchenette Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Housekeeping (limited)
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Dining Table Highchair Kitchenette Microwave Playground Refrigerator Separate Living Room Travel Crib
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Cycling Fitness Center Access Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Swimming
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Robert

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Jan 7, 2026

    Unique and spacious. Great home entertainment amenities. Love the alpacas.

  • Florencio

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    Our host, Maria, was a delight. We came to the property late after Hobbiton due to a cancelled flight. No time to get a SIM card at the Auckland Airport so I missed her messages about leaving a key for us. She was so gracious when I knocked on her door and helped us get settled in. Let us some animal feed to give the animals at our leisure. Lovely to talk to and the master bed was so comfortable! Would book here again!

  • Susan

    Submitted Jan 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We had a wonderful time at the ‘Red Shed’ amazing hosts that went above and beyond to ensure the experience for our family was a memorable one. The pool table was a hit with our two teen boys also. Thanks again!

  • Warren

    Submitted Jan 24, 2023

    Stayed Jan 19, 2023

    Wonderful breakfast. Great place to stay

  • Moira S.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Excellent. Quiet, very well catered and clean. Good shower and comfy bed. Kitchen has everything you need and more. Maria is very welcoming. Great for dogs, with plenty of places to walk dogs. Can't fault Maria's property. I highly recommend it and will return next time we're in the Waikato.

  • Bex M.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    The Shed was roomy and comfortable with great entertainment (pool table, games, tv, books, feeding the animals), good breakfast provided, a lovely park next door and so close to town (lots of dining options) and also handy to Hobbiton, golf, hot pools. Maria was an amazing host who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and was so helpful with our dogs - we really enjoyed our stay.

  • Christine G.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    We were only traveling through for one night and wish we could have stayed longer. This charming location was a comfortable joy to stay in. Loved the added bonus of getting to feed the alpacas and we devoured the chocolate muffins. Super easy check-in and out. Very helpful and friendly host. I would gladly come back and also recommend to anyone.

  • Jackson G.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 22, 2025

    Maria was fantastic and incredibly friendly. The place was comfortable and clean. Getting to feed the alpacas was a huge plus!

  • BK K.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 21, 2025

    The place was nice and spacious. We could play all the party games we wanted to without being concerned about knocking things over or getting the floor wet/ potentially staining carpets :)

  • Debbie S.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Great place to stay, brilliant communication, easy access to Matamata and surrounding areas. Has everything you could want for a home away from home. Highly recommend and would not hesitate to stay again.

  • Sarah B.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    The host was lovely and the place was exactly as described. Super easy checkin process too!

  • Sean A.

    Submitted Mar 12, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Lovely location. Had loads of fun playing pool

  • Jacob T.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Staying in this shed was a blast - it's one big open space inside (bathroom is a separate room) so it feels like a party. Surrounding fields and farmlands make it feel fun, and Maria even let us feed the alpacas, they were hilarious! We were in a car accident and Maria was flexible with our arrival date, and didn't even charge us extra for moving everything back day. Extremely kind, understanding,, and attentive. I would definitely stay again

  • martin a.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2025

    Stayed Feb 8, 2025

    This little studio was comfortable, quiet, and very well stocked with everything we wanted

  • Jillian M.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 6, 2025

    Great setup, good location, very suitable for families

  • Rowan W.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 4, 2025

    The red shed was the perfect stopnover for us. The kids loved the animals and the pool table. There was plenty of space. Handy to town and the host was siper helpful and friendly. We were very well looked after

  • Suzanne L.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    Easy to find central location, Maria is lovely to deal with and accommodation was perfect for our overnight stay & great to have pet friendly place. Thank you ?

  • Helen R.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    such a great place to stay and host was amazing

  • Gina P.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Lovely peaceful setting and very welcoming. The included breakfast was great. Perfect place for us and the dogs. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Ali C.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Maria was a great hostess and accomodated all my requests. Our stay was excellent, warm, spacious and a great location. Thanks

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