Cottage vacation rentals in Waikato

Soak watching the sun set at Coastal Acres Escape.

Feel your worries slip away as you journey through rolling green pastures to Coastal Acres Escape. Just 1.5 hours from the CBD and you’ve arrived. Pause for a moment. Take in a deep breath of sea air. You are standing on the deck. The Tasman sea stretches out below you between towering dune cliffs. The sun is getting low, casting a warm glow over the surrounding pastures. There is no one around. Just you and the horizon. Take a sip. Fire up the bbq. Enjoy dinner with the best view in the world.

Peaceful Country Retreat - 10 mins to hot pools

A 2 bedroom quaint cottage, overlooking your own little petting farm. This property is a great option for families with children wanting to get away from city life or a romantic getaway for a couple. Rural enough to have the relaxing farm feel, while close enough to the city to be within range of all the major attractions Rotorua has to offer. The cottages private back garden boasts beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. There's a full 6 acres to roam, plenty of space for kids to play.

Newstead Nature Retreat

This is a quintessential kiwi cottage nestled amongst native New Zealand bush. Ruru cottage is perfect for a unique & relaxing weekend getaway or a week-long trip, and is pet friendly. The cottage is a cosy, peaceful rural stay with everything you need plus native birdsong morning and night. In addition to the stunning outdoor bath and large timber deck, the space has artsy, quirky furnishings that make for a very special stay. The open plan lounge has an additional queen fold out sofa bed.

Chestnut Lane Cottage Matamata Breakfast supplied

*Home Made Afternoon Tea* Eggs, Muesli, bread, butter, coffee, tea, milk, sugar and spreads provided. Welcome to our peaceful self-contained cottage, beautiful country views, private tree-lined estate on edge of town. Cottage has 1 bedroom, queen bed, separate bathroom, walk in wardrobe, kitchen/dining/lounge area, private deck overlooking farmland. Daily bathroom cleaning and towel service provided. Hobbiton 15 minute drive, town 4 minute drive. We are nearby if you need anything.

Patchs' Country Cottage

Native timber multi level cottage nestled amongst established gardens in quiet country settings yet still handy to many popular locations. Closest stores are 15min Cambridge & 25 min Hamilton for food, restaurants and others. 15min to Cambridge, Town of Trees 15min to Velodrome 20min to Lake Karipiro 20min to Hamilton Gardens 22min to Morrinsville 30min to The Base Shopping Centre 36min to Te Aroha Mineral Hot Springs 37 min to Hobbiton Movie Set 50min to Rotorua 1.5hr to Auckland Airport

Raglan waterfront romantic cottage

Very private, very pretty and very tranquil waterfront cottage only a stones throw from great coffee, cafes and restaurants. Enjoy your own special piece of paradise right in Raglan with waterfront living and spectacular views that change as often as the tide. Warm yourselves in front of the fireplace and snuggle up in the big comfy beds. Only a short stroll to shops, or simply stay home with a nice wine soaking up the beautiful evening sunset. This is what holiday memories are made of!

The Love Shack Lake Rotoiti. Absolute Lake Edge.

Romantic & secluded this self-contained cottage is nestled amongst native bush. Metres from the water's edge, with jetty & ramp, free use of kayaks, Stand up paddleboards. 25 minutes from Rotorua, just 15 minutes from the airport. 5 minutes to the nearest cafe. Enjoy bushwalks or world-class mountain biking in the Redwood Forest. kayaking on the lake or even take in a rafting trip on the famous Kaituna river. A 2017 Bach of the Year -Gold medalist for the "Charm" category.

Hillside Cottage

Nestled between grassland and trees, this guest house is the perfect place to soak up New Zealand’s beautiful nature. Relax watching the birds and scenic hills or get hands on with the family pets. You can feed the alpacas or visit the chicken to collect some eggs. There is always a spare paddock for horsey people visiting the area and plenty of room to park a trailer or boat. We are located 10 min away from Hobbiton, Karapiro lake and 15 min from Cambridge town centre.

Gran's House

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. The beautiful rural views of Mt Pirongia and Mt Kakepuku will make your stay a memorable one. Centrally located in the Waikato area, Gran's House is an easy driving distance to many tourist spots and locations including Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton, Cambridge, Hamilton. Te Awamutu is a thriving rural town with lots of cafe options and all main services offered. Looking forward to having you to stay at Gran's House