Title: Waitawheta Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6151590&destination=Waihi%2C+Waikato%2C+New+Zealand&selected=77128442&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waitawheta Cottage ## Photo gallery for Waitawheta Cottage ![Outdoor dining - Waitawheta Cottage (Waihi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77130000/77128500/77128442/91ba33a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waitawheta Cottage (Waihi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77130000/77128500/77128442/405690c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waitawheta Cottage (Waihi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77130000/77128500/77128442/3a28f2dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Waitawheta Cottage (Waihi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77130000/77128500/77128442/f2995716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Waitawheta Cottage (Waihi)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77130000/77128500/77128442/cee95067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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; 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Please conserve water during the dry months. Please comply with the CHECK OUT instructions hanging in the kitchen. ### 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi.dx6151590) [View more Cottages in Waihi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waihi-Cottages.d6151590-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.45848%2C175.77779&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nT6LehlVODhtgXq2Xrxy-aOFxAc=) Waihi, Waikato ### What's nearby - ![Owharoa Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635837554629/18477b12-55bd-4464-bac2-96981865157c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Owharoa Falls 7 min drive \- 4.5 miles - ![Seddon St](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151590/af7ba55d-77ec-4b9d-954a-7d0b572fdfec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Seddon St 11 min drive \- 8.3 miles - ![Gilmour Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922900817/7d4f17cb-7776-46c1-83a5-d7f16cc6cf0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gilmour Reserve 11 min drive \- 8.5 miles - The Waterlily Gardens 10 min drive \- 7.1 miles - Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery 11 min drive \- 8.5 miles ### Getting around - Tauranga (TRG) 71 min drive ### Restaurants - Waikino Hotel 7 min drive - Kava waihi 11 min drive - Ti Tree Cafe 11 min drive - Kfc 10 min drive - Gold Rush Cafe 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waitawheta Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Waitawheta Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Waitawheta Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Waitawheta Cottage? ### Where is Waitawheta Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gill H. 12 Nov 2023 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. ##### Gill H. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nolan C. 28 Jan 2024 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. ##### Nolan C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gem L. 15 Feb 2024 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. ##### Gem L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet P. 19 Dec 2023 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. ##### Janet P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex L. 9 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely enjoyed our time at the cottage....home away from home ##### Alex L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor A. 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Awesome stay as usual - Great place/great hosts ##### Trevor A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chamarie S. 18 Jun 2023 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! ##### Chamarie S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake N. 22 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Beautiful cottage and area, we really enjoyed. Thank you! ##### Jake N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Knut D. 18 Dec 2024 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 ;) ##### Knut D. Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 28 Aug 2024 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. ##### Sarah H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor A. 19 Jun 2023 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 ##### Trevor A. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara M. 12 Mar 2023 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! ##### Sara M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey J. 23 Dec 2022 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! ##### Casey J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage charming cottage, beautiful views. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette G. 17 Nov 2022 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! ##### Annette G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. 6 Nov 2022 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. ##### Michael R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie A. 6 Oct 2022 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. ##### Julie A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian & Barbara B. 17 Sept 2022 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! ##### Ian & Barbara B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Feri L. 18 Aug 2022 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 😊 ##### Feri L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ---