Guest house in Karangahake

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Check out the area

PAeroa, paeroa

Karangahake Gorge2 min drive
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides7 min drive
The Waterlily Gardens9 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Casa Tavaita oozes with creativity, character and charm offering rustic, cabin-style accommodation.
On the doorstep of the Hauraki rail trail, swimming holes and walks, Tavaita Cottage is the perfect place to explore Hauraki.
With flexibility around numbers, our accommodation is suitable for couples, family escapes, and friends as a base to explore the wonderful outdoors or a place to just relax and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings
PLEASE READ LISTING DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING
Please be aware that our cabins are not made to the standard of a house, some of the finishing touches are rough and unconventional.

Located next to the main house, Tavaita cottage, made up of basic cabins, consisting of 3 spaces
The main lounge and adjoining cabin is fitted with a wood burner and/or Oil heater. Its bi-fold doors open out to a patio and garden area with a small Weber BBQ, picnic table and chiminea to enjoy the long summer evenings.

Next to the lounge, our loft cabin has 2 single beds and a mezzanine accessed via a ladder with a double bed.

An adjoining lean-to functions as a kitchenette and includes a fridge, Kettle, Toaster, a double induction stove, microwave and washing-up sink. ( Please note that the kitchen has no heating)

The Bula Room Cabin is tastefully furnished with a queen-size bed and an oil heater for heating.

Please note: We will only make the beds up for the number of people staying so please request your bed configuration when booking.
Bookings of 4 people require 2 people to share a bed. If you wish to use all 4 beds there will be an additional bed-making charge of $15

The charming toilet and shower room can be accessed through the back of the kitchen and across the uncovered deck.
The back deck is screened for complete privacy and has a restored claw foot bath where you can enjoy bathing in serenity under the stars.

Tavaita Cottage is fully equipped with crockery and utensils for up to 6 people. We will provide plunger coffee, a selection of teas, milk, and sugar for your stay
There is a small selection of books and board games to enjoy. Linen is provided.

Property manager

Roshan Tuivavalagi

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Paeroa

This cabin is located in Paeroa. 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.

PAeroa, paeroa

What's nearby

Karangahake Gorge - 2 min drive
Owharoa Falls - 6 min drive
Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides - 7 min drive
The Waterlily Gardens - 9 min drive
Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park - 42 min drive

Getting around

Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

L & P Cafe & Bar - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
One3One Restaurant Cafe & Bar - 7 min drive
The Refinery - 8 min drive
Waikino Station Cafe - 8 min drive

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Brighid S.

17 Apr 2024

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

Quirky

A quirky, somewhat Heath Robinson setup, very charming and in fact well equipped, especially the kitchen. We didn't try the al fresco bath! All very colourful and comfortable. You really need a longer stay to grt to know it and enjoy it properly.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan C.

28 Feb 2024

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful area and nice little shack

The property was quite nice, I would say a little overpriced for what is was, probably wouldn’t stay there again, but overall the location was very close to walks in karangahake gorge so excellent for that.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

25 Apr 2023

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

Cozy getaway

This was a great little place to get away from Auckland for a long weekend. Great location(right on the bike trail) and we had an amazing time.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Roshan Tuivavalagi

Why they chose this property

Tucked in the hills of Karangahake, with beautiful rural views there is a range of activities for those looking to enjoy the outdoors; The Hauraki Rail Trail and Karangahake Gorge Walkway are a short walk away.

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