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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Karangahake, Waikato
  • Place, Karangahake Gorge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Maunganui
  • Place, Whangamata Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties. No extra people using the facilities without permission.

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

About the area

Karangahake

Located in Karangahake, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides and Athenree Hot Springs. Travelling with kids? Consider Goldfields Railway and Te Aroha Leisure Pools.
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Karangahake, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Karangahake Gorge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 35 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Miranda Hot Springs - 43 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Omokoroa Beach - 47 min drive - 65.9 km
  • Pauanui Beach - 59 min drive - 90.6 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 does it cost to stay at 3 bed country cottage?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 bed country cottage on 14 Apr 2026 start from AU$138, 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 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. Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cosy and quirky. Enjoyed the hot tub, decent sized towels and comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location to walks great, everything you needed and the hot tub was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Want to keep this place a secret so we can book it again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous cottage well thought out for a lovely stay, kia ora thanks so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a lovely cottage with so much to discover. The host was very welcoming and allowed us to enter earlier.
Funny little things to find.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very friendly and helpful. The cottage was charming and in a central location to places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawson F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little place really enjoyed our stay here. Excellent communication and easy access. Will book again if we stay in this area again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Devon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Bridget B.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfy cottage. Hot tub lovely at night. Great play area for kids. Awesome holiday on rail trail and tracks. Thanks Mike
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winsome

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

About the host

Hosted by Mike Lloyd

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Lesley is originally from Auckland, and Mike is from Lower Hutt.
We have travelled a lot and lived in various places around New Zealand. We also lived for several years in the Cheshire area of UK.

What makes this property unique

Karangahake is an excellent place to base your visit to the greater Coromandel area. Equidistant from Tauranga, Hamilton and Auckland, all about 1 hrs drive. The area is surrounded by some amazing and popular leisure activities, with the cycle way and extensive walking tracks starting only a few minutes walk from the cottage.
The popular and family friendly Waihi Beach is only 20 mins drive away.

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