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3 bed country cottage

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A wooden deck with steps leading to a hot tub, surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.
A hot tub surrounded by lush greenery and various plants.
A house with a white picket fence, a front porch with a small roof, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a cabinet with decorative plates, and a brick wall.
A room with a glass table, two wicker sofas with striped pillows, a giraffe painting on the wall, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Karangahake Gorge

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Karangahake, Waikato
  • Place, Tunnel Loop Walk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Karangahake Gorge
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Whangamata Beach
    ‪44 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

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About the area

Karangahake

Located in Karangahake, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Victoria Battery Tramway and Museum and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bullswool Heritage Farm and Paeroa Arts Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway.
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Karangahake, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Tunnel Loop Walk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Karangahake Gorge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Miranda Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 63.4 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 44 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Waimarino Adventure Park - 45 min drive - 76.6 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woolworths - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Perkup Paeroa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪L&P Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 bed country cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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, within a 15-minute walk of Tunnel Loop Walk and Karangahake Gorge. Bullswool Heritage Farm is 2.8 mi (4.4 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. 169 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here. Very relaxing and charming house . Also the hot tub was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay! We had a great time! Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan, 2026
You're most welcome. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot. Beautiful garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

Well-appointed, every need catered to, loved the hot tub. Relaxing stay...great for our sister reunion :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

Fantastic cottage and hosts very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.

Loved the hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

A great place when on the Hauraki Cycle Trail
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hade a look time at this charming 1930’s cottage. Mike was very responsive and quick to serve!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and surroundings

The place was amazing and Mike was only too willing to help. We would highly recommend staying there, as it was a hidden little paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2022
Thanks guys. You are always mist welcome back. And thanks gor leaving the cottage spotless!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sewing Retreat

Another great few days, enjoyed the hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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