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Retreat into nature, in rural Ngaruawahia. Relax in the outdoor bath.

Cottage in Ngaruawahia with kitchen and patio

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Retreat into nature, in rural Ngaruawahia. Relax in the outdoor bath. provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace
The current price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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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.

Retreat into nature, in rural Ngaruawahia. Relax in the outdoor bath.

Rest in nature, at this rural unique and tranquil getaway.
Relax in the outdoor bath, watching the night sky.
Listen to the birdsong, laying in the hammocks surrounded by native bush.
Tuis feeding, Kereru perched in Kowhai trees and lots of other native birds darting in and out of the bush.
Situated 25mins from Hamilton, only a 10min drive to the Hakiramata Summit Track and loop track in Ngaruawahia.
Te Awa River Trail starts 10mins away at The Point in Ngaruawahia.
Raglan by the sea is only 56mins away.
25 mins into Hamilton Zoo.

The space
Queen bed on ground floor, double bed in the mezzanine.
There is a shower in the bathroom. An outdoor bath to relax under the stars.

Guest access
Although the owners live on the property, the Cottage sits in a private position. The Native Bush is also exclusively yours, while you are using property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Dogs need to be under control at all times.

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Map
Ngaruawahia, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Waikato River - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Ngarauwahia War Memorial - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • The Base - 21 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Hamilton Zoo - 23 min drive - 25.7 km
  • University of Waikato - 28 min drive - 39.2 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ngaruawahia Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪New World - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Backyard Gastropub - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat into nature, in rural Ngaruawahia. Relax in the outdoor bath. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Retreat into nature, in rural Ngaruawahia. Relax in the outdoor bath.?

As of 22 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retreat into nature, in rural Ngaruawahia. Relax in the outdoor bath. on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$239.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Retreat into nature, in rural Ngaruawahia. Relax in the outdoor bath.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Retreat into nature, in rural Ngaruawahia. Relax in the outdoor bath. located?

Situated in Ngaruawahia, this cottage is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Ngarauwahia War Memorial and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Waikato River. The Base and Lake Hakanoa Walkway are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Retreat into nature, in rural Ngaruawahia. Relax in the outdoor bath. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clayton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very peaceful stay nice cozy we totally enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay. This is our second visit and will stay again next time we are passing through.Lovely and quite with a extra wonderful gift of watching a Kereru right outside the front door in the tree. Perfectly named accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Beautiful little cottage

Beautiful little cottage and surrounding area, clean and tidy. Fire place with wood supplied for the cold nights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keren S.

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

Cosy and comfortable

A lovely place to stay for a relaxing weekend - it rained the whole time we were there but that was a great excuse to warm up in front of the fire! Everything was as described and the cottage was well stocked with all the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

corina m.

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

Ngarawahia blissful stay

Our stay was fantastic. A nice private stay with all amenities for a break away. We bought our bikes to ride the Te Awa bike trail, which was a short drive away from the accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Excellent Hidden Gem

Lovely relaxing place to stay. Lots of little touches to make the guest feel welcome. Very clean with an easy check in and out. Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

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

Quiet getaway

Comfortable & well organised. Quiet and private with bush & birds. Enjoyed the bath and the fire.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian C.

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

Beautiful place to stay!

We really love the place! Nice cozy and quiet place to stay with the nature. Gaylene prepared everything what we needed and I can feel every touch how she care of the house and for the guests. We really enjoyed staying there. We would love to stay longer again next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabell J.

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

Relaxing Stay.

We had lovely relaxing evenings after each day of golf. The cottage has everything you will need plus Gaylene is very accommodating when you require something extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sybil S.

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

Getaway

Beautiful spot, relaxing place to forget the world for a few hours.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

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

Paradise Found

On a whim, we decided to take a night away. Barely 90 mins away from Akl, and less than an hour from the beach at Raglanwe found an absolute gem & nature retreat in beautiful rural Ngaruawahia. Host Gaylene's attention to detail & delightful gardens made it easy to relax straight away. We would highly recommend & hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Switch off and listen to nature

An absolutely tranquil stay. Nothing to do, but relax and enjoy the sounds of nature. The property is immaculate. The outdoor bath is a luxury underneath the stars with hot water on tap. Swinging in the hammocks and looking up into the forest canopy to watch the fantails and tuis was bliss. Lovely host and Lily the dog got on with ours really well. Very friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely surroundings, in a lovely area and super quiet. Just an incredible shame that the outdoor bath was not functioning as that was the main draw card for our stay and would have looked elsewhere if we knew it was not working. As it was listed on the title of the property it was really dissapointing that it didnt work and would unfortunately not stay again because of this. A few other things such as the smoke alarm beeping constantly was a shame also. Unfortunately without the working bath it wasnt worth the price for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

graham a.

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

Quiet stay

Getting to property was easy and gate intructions were clear.We had a small gog with us.Most of the tracks are doc. No dogs.The bach is nice with the fire but was very cold in the morning. It is appointed well. Could have some dishes to cook in the microwave and or oven , there was only a tray for the oven.There was butter and milk , some bread.Did not use but there, did not use wifi.The beds and towels clean and had some warm sheets on which was nice.Out side has a nice deck and seatting area. Nice in the summer i would imagine.Stayed 1 night, the owner greeted us so was nice to meet. A nice bach feel and would recomend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025