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3 bed country cottage

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Karangahake

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Outdoor spa tub
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Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Karangahake, Waikato
  • Place, Karangahake Gorge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Owharoa Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Waterlily Gardens
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Karangahake

On river.A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Karangahake Gorge and 6 miles (10 km) of Owharoa Falls. Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides is within 6 miles (10 km) and Seddon St is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Karangahake Gorge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Owharoa Falls - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • The Waterlily Gardens - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Martha Mine - 17 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L&P Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪one3one - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Providence Pantry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woolworths - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

3 bed country cottage

Sleeps up to six. One queen bed and 4 singles.
Please note: Nightly rate is for one or two people. Extra guests are charged $25.00 per night.
Old 1930s cottage nestled in the stunning historic Karangahake Gorge hamlet. With open views to Mt Karangahake.
Fully equiped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave etc. TV with chromecast, DVD player and freeview. Free wifi. Heat pump and woodburner.
Hot tub, outdoor area, children's play area.

3 mins walk to the Karangahake reserve swingbridge and historic goldmining walks.

For children there is a play area up at the Karangahake School just a few minutes walk. Access only outside of school hours.

Rail trail cycleway 5 mins walk. Falls Retreat restaurant and Waikino Tavern restaurant 5 mins drive. Waihi Beach 20 mins drive.

Supermarkets, fastfood, restaurants, etc in Paeroa 5 mins drive and Waihi 10mins drive.

Whangamata Beach 40min drive.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a river

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No parties. No extra people using the facilities without permission.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3 bed Country Cottage Karangahake
3 bed Country Karangahake
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3 bed Country Cottage Karangahake
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Reviews

3 bed country cottage Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage, interesting decor, great location. Prompt communication with host. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen R.

Spa pool didn't work the whole time we were there. And no compensation was offered. There was also possibly rats in the walls (sounded way too big for mice).Cottage was cute but to cluttered with trinkets - some where very dusty.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely clean cottage which provided everything needed for a great stay. Would happily return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz F., Otaki

Liked: Cleanliness
A uniquely decorated cottage, very comfortable and quiet. The owner provided a comprehensive folder of instructions for all devices. The hot tub was ready for use on our arrival. The Karangahake Gorge walkway is close by and although some of the tracks were closed, we enjoyed the walk through the tunnel and beside the river. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It has a hot pool!

We had a lovely winter getaway for a couple of days, and especially enjoyed the enormous hot tub. The walks nearby are great, but please note that cafe listed as being 2 mins away no longer exists, so you do need to drive to get food or walk the 6km or so one way to the Waikino Tavern. The house is old, but well kept and clean except for a funky smell in the rear room. Overall we had a great time and would recommend to anyone :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Whangamata

Liked: Cleanliness

Sewing Retreat

Another great few days, enjoyed the hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage, warm and clean and loved the old-worldly/heritage items/decor. Spa was so good after days of cycling. Waikino pub was also a hit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot

Fantastic cottage and hosts very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay.

Excellent stay, great communication, everything was as stated and the property is in a great location for the rail trail and walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mariëtte B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eclectic cottage with excellent location

The cottage was cute and decorated in an eclectic style. A mix of modern and vintage.The location was amazing being so close to all the nature walks and close to towns. It was a good weekend four our family with exploration, relaxation and family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Well equipped cottage with everything you need for your stay. Loved the garden with the hot tub and how close it was to the walks in the Karangahake Gorge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome wee cottage.

Such a great nostalgic cottage- awesome location. Comfortable stay with roaring fire/hot tub - added to the experience. Definitely would recommend this accommodation to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in the gorge

A great location to stay on our trip cycling the Hauraki Rail Trail. Wonderful warm wood stove, and Greg was very helpful providing some transport for us at short notice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paeroa & Coromandel Holiday

Great location by the gorge, easy access to walks and cycle trail. A lovely cottage & spa pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great reset for the family

We had a great time and made lots of beautiful memories together as a family. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stop over and explore

Had a great stay in a house that had everything we needed. Very cute cottage and loved the lush backyard and kids especially loved the spa pool. Had a great time exploring the old mines before heading up north. Lovely host as well!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winsome

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super good cottage
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday get-away

Charming cottage but very spacious ,with all the mod cons -exactly what we wanted. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva v., Whangārei

Liked: Cleanliness

Study retreat

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

AWESOME AS ALWAYS

Shhhhhhhhh! We want to keep this place a secret. This is our go-to place to stay when we want a quick escape from Auckland and all the noise. Perfect location for access to walk, Waihi and Paeroa 10 mins either way for conveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gold

Wonderful period cottage in a fascinating and historic area. Extremely comfortable home and a convenient location to explore the region. Loved the home feel. Very well outfitted. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Treasure

A gorgeous cottage with everything we needed. Close to Hauraki Cycle trail which we did as day trips. Lovely hot tub to soak in and washing machine with a small sunporch- great for drying clothes even with the odd showers. The garden and plants are exquisite and you can walk across the road to the Karangahake gorge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls hiking trip

Wonderful cottage for our stay. Clean, tidy ,well equipped, the most comfy beds and beautiful gardens. Hot tub was fab after our hike. Great hosts and communication. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back with family. Many thanks…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

A lovely, rustic, comfy and welcoming place to stay. Perfect location for biking and exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024