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Perched near the tranquil Waitawheta Valley, this charming cottage offers a serene escape with river swimming and hiking on its doorstep. Unwind on the deck, explore the surrounding land with donkeys and cows as your companions or cozy up by the modern fireplace.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waitawheta Cottage

This cute and cosy cottage is perched near the top of the tranquil Waitawheta Valley, at the gateway into the Northern Kaimai Ranges. Enjoy river swimming and hiking right from the property or just relax on the deck and enjoy the beauty of the valley.

5 minute drive to the Hauraki Rail Trail and the award-winning Falls Retreat restaurant.

10 minutes drive into the heart of the Karangahake Gorge and Waihi and 15 minutes through to Paeroa or out to Waihi Beach.

Extensively renovated in 2017, the cottage is fully insulated (walls, ceiling and floor) and has a modern fireplace, heat transfer system and high quality panel heating - perfect for winter getaways as well as dreamy summer days on the deck.

Feel free to wander across the land, pat the donkeys and chat to the cows. Dean's Track crosses our southern paddock and Waitawheta Track starts adjacent to our property.

We live on the farm approximately 100m away but out of view and with a respect for your privacy. Please note that our driveway does pass the cottage.

Linen is provided. This includes sheets, duvets, pillows, bath towels and mat, hand towels and tea towels. Please note the second bedroom is a bunk bed configuration. Double on the bottom and single on the top.

Wifi is free and high speed, suitable for working and watching Netflix etc. The TV has a chromecast plugged in and there is a bluetooth speaker in the lounge.

Plenty of fire wood is provided and we will have the fire going for your arrival during the colder months.

A portacot and high chair are available on request.

Late check out and early check in may be possible, just ask.

A cleaning fee of $60 applies to all bookings. This is to ensure a consistently high standard for every arriving guest. We aim for our cottage to be rustic by feel but spotlessly clean, in addition all linen is commercially laundered.


For long stays of 10 days or more, the cottage is serviced every 7 days at no extra charge. This includes a basic cottage clean, fresh bed linen and removal of rubbish and recycling. This is to ensure the end of stay clean does not become unmanageable for us in the four hours allowed for between guests, and also to increase the enjoyment of your stay!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Waihi, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides and Athenree Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gilmour Reserve and Haiku Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway. Visit our Waihi travel guide
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Waihi, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Owharoa Falls
    Owharoa Falls
    7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Seddon St
    Seddon St
    11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Gilmour Reserve
    Gilmour Reserve
    11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • The Waterlily Gardens
    10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery
    11 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Waikino Hotel
    7 min drive
  • Kava waihi
    11 min drive
  • Ti Tree Cafe
    11 min drive
  • Subway
    11 min drive
  • Plan Bee
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitawheta Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waitawheta Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waitawheta Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waitawheta Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waitawheta Cottage located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Owharoa Falls, Waihi Arts Centre & Museum and Goldfields Railway. Karangahake Gorge and Gilmour Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Waitawheta Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gill H.

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

Perfect location

Waitawheta Cottage was a perfect location for our needs. If you are looking for somewhere to relax and take in the beautiful countryside around this area then I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nolan C.

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

Awesome holiday home!

Very lovely cottage in the mountains. Fabulous views and a quite rural retreat for those wanting just nature sounds. Yet very central to Auckland, Tauranga & Coromandel Peninsula if you feel like day trips out. We enjoyed going to Waihi beach as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gem L.

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

Cosy comfortable villa

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. It’s a great rural setting with friendly donkeys. And close enough to the Karangahake gorge trails. The local swimming hole is a fun refreshing adventure. The house had everything you need and is very homely. Good selection of kids games and picture books.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Utter heaven

A really beautiful cottage, most thoughtfully kitted out & we felt we had stepped into a family home. The area is quite stunning, peaceful. We experienced very windy weather so a few car trips rather than walks. But the cottage, with its fabulous views, was a delight to spend time in. We had to change our dates & owner was most helpful. Return visit a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely enjoyed our time at the cottage....home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor A.

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

Great place

Awesome stay as usual - Great place/great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chamarie S.

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

Awesome stay

We loved everything about it, Sarah has been so easy to communicate and set everything while we arrived. It was clean neat and tidy. We would definitely visit again and recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jake N.

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

Fantastic

Beautiful cottage and area, we really enjoyed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Knut D.

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

No frills, just perfect

Exactly as described. Stayed there 3 weeks, felt like home and we had a hard time leaving ;)
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

stay in the country

Lovely quiet house in a beautiful river valley. House was lovely and sunny.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor A.

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

Quiet location

Our workers stayed there while working in Paeroa. Loved the fire, the space and the donkeys. Would be great for those with time for bush walks etc
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Awesome, quiet cottage!

Waitawheta Cottage would have to be the best place we have stayed in! It was clean and quiet. Absolutely anything we could have needed was there. We loved how well maintained the cottage was, and the kids loved the toys. We definitely considered never moving out again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

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

The sweetest bach!

We had the most wonderful stay at the cottage! Would highly recommend it to young families! The most quintessential NZ cottage too. Amongst beautiful rolling pastures with incredible views. It was so peaceful and quiet and relaxing. The boys loved the cows especially. The walk down through the property to the waterhole was seriously something special, especially coming from Australia. We will never forget our stay here. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute cottage

charming cottage, beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

I highly recommend this property - it is a cute little cottage in the country with beautiful outlook and very close to the cycle trial and walking / tramping areas. Immaculately presented with lovely decor and a very homely feel. We loved it - Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Perfect location for day hikes

Spend two nights at the batch and enjoyed all aspect of our stay. The house was super clean, warm and well equipped. Definitely will be back if we are in the region.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Beautiful peaceful spot

Great stay. The cottage is lovely and well cared for. Beautiful views of bush and hills from the lounge and deck. Short walk across the paddocks to the river, and our kids loved the donkeys.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ian & Barbara B.

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

A very special place

Thank you Sarah and James for a wonderful stay, the cottage is delightful. We stayed 3 nights in this charming cottage and found it warm and cozy. The bed was comfortable and the bath was so good after a long walk. Many great walks directly from the cottage. We enjoyed meeting Po and Stormy the donkeys and talking to the cows. A beautiful place to stay, very peaceful ,highly recommended and the chocolate fish were scrummy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Feri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Amazing views, very clean

Absolutely loved staying in this place. The owners had thought . I travel a lot and I was impressed how really clean this place was. Met the lovely host Sarah. Will definitely stay again. Thank you very much 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022