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Character cottage. Walking distance to mountain and town. Private with spa.

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Mt Te Aroha
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Te Aroha, Waikato
  • Te Aroha Leisure Pools
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mokena Geyser
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Character cottage. Walking distance to mountain and town. Private with spa.

Private Te Aroha self contained one bedroom cottage. Kitchen and separate bathroom.
Spa pool on outside deck with great views of Mt. Te Aroha and Kaimai Ranges. Walking distance to town, wetlands and mountain.
Spa temporarily out of action. Sorry

Property manager

Dermot
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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

About the area

Te Aroha

Te Aroha is home to this cottage. Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides and Mills Reef Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park and Mokena Geyser.
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Te Aroha, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Te Aroha Leisure Pools - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mokena Geyser - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Te Aroha Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park - 24 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Karangahake Gorge - 37 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Duck and Cover
  • ‪Te Aroha Bakehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ironique - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domain Cottage Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪P.J's Burger Bar - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Character cottage. Walking distance to mountain and town. Private with spa. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character cottage. Walking distance to mountain and town. Private with spa. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character cottage. Walking distance to mountain and town. Private with spa. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character cottage. Walking distance to mountain and town. Private with spa. located?

Situated in Te Aroha, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Te Aroha Leisure Pools and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Mokena Geyser. Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park is 6.8 mi (11 km) away.

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. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cherise S.

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

A great space in a convenient location

A great little space in a convenient location. The bed was the most comfortable I've slept in at a holiday rental, lovely and soft, the perfect spot to laze around and read your book.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

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

Second stay in character cottage

This cute cottage has everything you'll need for a short stay with the addition of your own private spa pool to soak away any pains from the day and do some some star gazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

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

Lovely cottage to stay at spa pool great...The Host Dermot was welcoming...had a comfortable stay👍

Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethan B.

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

Lovely place!

The perfect place for a few nights over Christmas, lovely hot tub and beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great short stay! Old-school cozy cottage. Very peaceful and quiet with stunning views of Mt Te Aroha from the deck. Walks are nearby and about 10-15 into town on foot. Easy communication with the owner, who is a gent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam B.

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

Comfortable Cottage

Nice location and outlook. Good Kitchen. Rustic decor. Comfy bed (double). Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Beautiful spot

We had a fantastic time in Te Aroha and the little cottage was perfect. We really enjoyed chatting with Dermott, he's a really interesting guy and was so helpful and friendly to us. Already planning another trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Lovely spot

Dermot is a lovely host and was very friendly and helpful. Te Aroha is a wonderful wee town, and was the perfect place for a weekend getaway. Highly recommend - we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Spacious and private

We had a wonderful stay, it had everything we needed, private spa, clean and the art around the place made for a real treat. The host was super friendly and interesting. We’d love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mo M.

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

Lovely space, helpful host

This place was exactly what we needed for a pretty active weekend. Dermot was so generous in ensuring we had what we needed and offering his advice on the local area. Wonderful spot and our first choice foroir next visit to Te Aroha
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gem P.

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

Fantastic

The property is lovely. Dermot is a wonderful host and an amazing artist. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It’s a lovely spot and a flat level easy walk of about 15mins to Te Aroha’s Main Street with lots to look at and discover, along the way!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Best Little Bach

Dermot is so lovely and the whole process was easy. The place was in a lovely setting, close to town, private. Spa is gorgeous. Had everything we needed. Can't wait to go again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

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

Te Aroha Escape

We loved staying in the cosy and cottage. The spa pool was super relaxing to soak in under the stars. Dermot was super friendly and helpful. Looking forward to staying again! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

EREHWON Z.

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

A little place in the country

Great little cottage to stay in, secure off-street parking. Dermott, the host was amazing. I had to get him out of bed very early on Sunday with a flat battery. He gave us a jump; nothing was a problem. Would stay again any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

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

Te Aroha

excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Recovery

Dermot was wonderful & made everything flow smoothly. Checking in was a breeze
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherry W.

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

A Pleasure.

Lovely little cottage over looking fields. Compact with everything we needed. Loved the long soak in spa, divine. Dermot was pleasure, lovely host. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

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

Studio Cottage with a View

Host, Dermot, goes above and beyond to ensure you are comfortable during your stay. The little cottage has excellent kitchen facilities, reverse cycle heating/AC and a comfortable bed. The view of Mt Te Aroha is superb. He also has electric bikes should you feel like checking out the Hauraki rail trail. Highly recommended for singles or couples.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheralee G.

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

Fabulous

Dermot is the most amazing host, going above and beyond to make me feel welcome. The cottage is quirky, comfy bed,well equipped in a quiet, private,peaceful location. The private spa is a bonus. Great value! I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

Perfect get away

We loved our little get away here. The place was beautifully clean, nicely decorated with well stocked everything we needed. Lovey sunny deck with a great view of the mountain. Spa was the perfect way to enjoy the starry winter nights. Our host was friendly and responsive to queries before and after our arrival. Excellent value . We will be back .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

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

Repeat Stay just as good

This was our second stay. Not only did we make use of the well equipped kitchen and bathroom, but we also made use of the hot tub behind the cottage this time. Lovely! Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine m.

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

Great place for a weekend escape0

Quaint little cottage with everything you need for your stay. The spa is wonderful bonus. The property owner was very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam-Dean W.

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

Quaint and cosy

Idyllic and perfectly comfortable for a couples weekend away. small town with very friendly locals and not far away from surrounding towns with plenty to offer. Amazing scenery and views of the mountain, plenty of scenic walks and small history based buildings. Great local art displays. The spa is the perfect way to end your day of exploration and ties everything together to make it perfect for an escape from your usual. The host is lovely and truely cares about your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

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

A few days at Dermot's house

My stay was for a few days to join friends for a cycling trip. The large ensuite room with kitchen behind Dermot's house far exceeded my expectations. Probably one of the best on my New Zealand holiday. The place is tastefully furnished and the bed comfortable. The kitchen has a gas stove. There are many little artistic features making the whole experience an adventure. My host had thought through all my needs and the short bread and milk were a lovely gesture. Locally there are a range of activities - walking and spa. I hope one day too return
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

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

Highly recommended

Cabin is neat and tidy. Dermot, host, was extremely accommodating. His homemade biks were marvellous. The spa is perfect for soaking after walking. Thanks again Dermot for being a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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