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

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A hot tub with a wooden fence and a mountain in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a table with a decorative tray, a refrigerator, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table, and a sofa.
A view of a mountainous landscape with a wooden fence and a tree in the foreground.
A neatly made bed with floral bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with stained glass.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Te Aroha, Waikato
  • Place, Te Aroha Leisure Pools
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Mokena Geyser
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Te Aroha Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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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 - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mokena Geyser - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Te Aroha Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Karapiro - 44 min drive - 64.9 km
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 51 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Office Bar & Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Te Aroha Bakehouse Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kevins Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kotare Mara - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domain Cottage Cafe - ‬3 min drive

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Character cottage. Walking distance to mountain and town. Private with spa. ?

As of 3 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Character cottage. Walking distance to mountain and town. Private with spa. on 4 Mar, 2027 start from S$251, 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 Character cottage. Walking distance to mountain and town. Private with spa. ?

On-site parking is available at the 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 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Te Aroha Museum and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Mokena Geyser. Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park is 6.8 mi (11 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really good place spent 4 nights here and couldn’t fault it at all was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the little cottage .loverly gardens Host was realy friendly .Nice spot loverly view and of cause the spa just was the icing on the top
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this BEAUTIFUL Cottage Thank you DermotLook forward to our next stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage with plenty of privacy and a peaceful atmosphere. It's a bit rustic, which adds to its charm, and we really enjoyed our stay. The spa area could benefit from a few small improvements, but it was still a nice feature and didn't take away from the experience. Overall, a great place to relax, and we'd happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy, quaint cottage, ideal for a weekend getaway for a couple. Quiet and private. The spa was most welcome. Host helpful and available
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful 2 night stay. The place was clean and had everything we needed. A short drive to the mineral spa and Te Aroha township. Our host was warm and welcoming, we loved the shortbread cookies :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dermot was friendly, engaging and thoughtful. Great place to stay. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan, 2026
Great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even though it rained all weekend, it felt nice and cosy in the cottage. Very clean and in lovely surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2026
Thank you Andrea. Yes it was a pity regarding the weather. Thanks for leaving cottage so clean and tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close location to town yet very quiet. Very accommodating host. Spa pool a great bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was exactly as described Tidy, clean and everything we needed. Lovey quiet spot to relax and recharge. Dermot was a great host. Wish we had the time to spend longer here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot, everything clean. Maybe a luggage stand and wok and more plates etc but otherwise very nice. Hot tub was enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was tidy and welcoming. Lovely quiet spot off the road and Dermot was an excellent host. Dermot was very helpful and accommodating and went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. We would definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you Dermot for being a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan, 2026
Great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, quirky, quiet, private. Very comfortable.A great base to explore the area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2023
Great guests who enjoyed the delights of the area and so easy to engage with. They would be very welcome if and when they decide to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute wee cottage A few things didnt work so well but Dermot was on to it A very lovely host. Would go back for another stay as hes just so nice , and helpful, and a damned good baker
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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