3 bed country cottage

Karangahake, Waikato
$117 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Winsome

    Submitted Jan 11, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    Super good cottage

  • Hilton

    Submitted Feb 4, 2024

    Stayed Feb 3, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay at this absolutely gorgeous cottage. The garden is lovely and the spa in the back yard was the perfect way to finish the evening. Inside the house is a large kitchen with everything you need to cook. The house was spotless and tastefully decorated. Beds we comfortable. The cottage is walking distance to the gorge carpark and trails which is perfect if you were exploring the area. Only mistake we made was not staying long enough.

  • Keryn G.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2026

    Stayed Mar 12, 2026

    What a charming little cottage in a most picturesque spot. With 3 bedrooms it gave our family of four a comfortable, sweet home away from home. The fully equipped kitchen and laundry provides everything you need to be self sufficient. Aircon, wood fire & hot tub all catering for multiple weather conditions. Highly recommend.

  • Rose M.

    Submitted Feb 26, 2026

    Stayed Feb 23, 2026

    Beautiful spot. Beautiful garden.

  • Annette S.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 17, 2026

    House was cosy and quirky. Enjoyed the hot tub, decent sized towels and comfy beds.

  • Nicole H.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    It’s a lovely cottage with so much to discover. The host was very welcoming and allowed us to enter earlier.

  • Devon F.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    This was a favorite space of everyone in my family! The indoor space was fantastic, and I loved the hot tub. The sun room! I just loved spending the rainy evening curled up in the sun room reading a book. My sons enjoyed the provided board games, everyone slept well, and we all loved the quirky fun decor. The host was super responsive and wonderful.

  • Submitted Jan 9, 2026

    Stayed Jan 7, 2026

    Gorgeous cottage well thought out for a lovely stay, kia ora thanks so much :)

  • Lisa C.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Jan 2, 2026

    Want to keep this place a secret so we can book it again and again!

  • Tessa H.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    Location to walks great, everything you needed and the hot tub was fantastic

  • Barry W.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 6, 2025

    The host was very friendly and helpful. The cottage was charming and in a central location to places we wanted to visit.

  • Chris

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 21, 2025

    Brilliant

  • Emily H.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Great comfy cottage. Hot tub lovely at night. Great play area for kids. Awesome holiday on rail trail and tracks. Thanks Mike

  • Ashleigh K.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    We loved the vintage decor and the cottage was super cute. There was a friendly cat that came to visit everyday which made my day too! We didn’t get to use the spa unfortunately because of the bad weather.

  • Lawson F.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Lovely little place really enjoyed our stay here. Excellent communication and easy access. Will book again if we stay in this area again

  • Bridget B.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Cute cottage, interesting decor, great location. Prompt communication with host. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  • Helen R.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    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.

  • Sally N.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    A lovely clean cottage which provided everything needed for a great stay. Would happily return

  • Liz F.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    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.

  • Keri M.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    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 :)

  • Susan B.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Another great few days, enjoyed the hot tub

  • Emma E.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    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.

  • Geoff D.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Fantastic cottage and hosts very accommodating

  • Alan S.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

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

  • Mariëtte B.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    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.

  • margaret F.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    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.

  • Aaron W.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    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.

  • Gordon I.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    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.

  • Sharon C.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    Great location by the gorge, easy access to walks and cycle trail. A lovely cottage & spa pool.

  • Lindy A.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 15, 2025

    We had a great time and made lots of beautiful memories together as a family. Thank you

  • Alisha R.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    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!

  • Elaine D.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    Charming cottage but very spacious ,with all the mod cons -exactly what we wanted. Would definitely stay there again.

  • Lisa C.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    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.

  • John L.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    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.

  • Jillian A.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    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.

  • Jackie M.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    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…

  • Jane C.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    A lovely, rustic, comfy and welcoming place to stay. Perfect location for biking and exploring the area.

  • vickie w.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    So tranquil and beautiful. Listening to all the birds while soaking in the hot tub is just what we needed.

  • Susan B.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

    Once again our time at the Cottage was amazing, we love the fireplace, comfy beds, hot tub, location and all the elements of a cosy cottage, thank you Mike and Lesley, we'll be back next year. Sue, Fiona and Robyn

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$158+
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