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3 bed country cottage

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in Karangahake Gorge, this charming 1930s cottage offers a serene retreat for up to six guests. Enjoy open views of Mt Karangahake, unwind in the hot tub or explore the nearby historic goldmining walks just a short walk away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not 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
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 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

Property is also known as

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

About the area

Map
Karangahake, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Karangahake Gorge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Waterlily Gardens - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 31 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Miranda Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Tauranga Domain - 55 min drive - 84.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪L&P Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Providence Pantry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪one3one - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waikino Hotel - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 bed country cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 3 bed country cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 bed country cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 bed country cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 bed country cottage located?

This family-friendly Karangahake cottage is located on a river, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Karangahake Gorge, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Owharoa Falls and Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides. Goldfields Railway and Gilmour Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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3 bed country cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely clean cottage which provided everything needed for a great stay. Would happily return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sewing Retreat

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Emma E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Kristian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Loved the hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise P. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A joy to stay at.

A lovely little cottage which was clean, well equipped, accessible to walking tracks and a joy to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

ArohaW W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Great place to stay so close to the Hauraki Rail Trail and great owners who keep in touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Winsome

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

10/10 Excellent

Gordon I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sabine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

The cottage was stunning! We loved our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Roland D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

A great place when on the Hauraki Cycle Trail
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mariëtte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend cottage stay

Very cute cottage to stay in. Has everything one would need. Loved the spa and its surroundings!! Great little spot for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Amazing place. Whole family loved the stay and we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pastor Craig and Winnie P., Mairangi Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and surroundings

The place was amazing and Mike was only too willing to help. We would highly recommend staying there, as it was a hidden little paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cottage

Awesome stay, lovely property, with bike trail right on the doorstep
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend stay

Great quiet location across form the gorge. Well equipped house clean tidy and warm!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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