We were greeted with a warm welcome and freshly baked bread from Emma. She took time to explain the walks and cycling available around. The location is great with the falls at the bottom of the road. The bistro served delicious wood oven pizza's and the chunky chips were gorgeous - compliments to Brad. Cute cottage with large bedroom upstairs.... More

We stayed for just one night, on a cycling tour. The cottage was spacious, very clean and had every comfort we needed. As it was middle of winter we were impressed with the warmth. Two heaters and a wonderful potbelly stove with kindling and wood were great. The owners were brilliantly helpful, even greeted with hot home baked bread. The... More

I’m joining the other very positive reviews – the forest, nearby falls , nearby restaurant and the cottage itself, all were great and not expensive. If you look for accommodation in that area, it’s great choice

This place was a surprise for us. Located close to the Karahangahake gorge and 20 min. drive from the ocean with beautiful views over Owharoa falls. We slept at the Rose cottage which is just behind the family's wooden villa. the house is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The kids loved the bikes and little playground. The cottage was very nice,... More

We are here on Christmas Day and just having a very relaxing an quiet time. This is a really pretty place and you can look over the water falls and just unwind. Emma and the family are very welcoming and friendly and cook us a fresh loaf of bread for Breakfast. If you want something a little rustic but very... More

Had heard about this property and how great it was so a group of us went there for dinner. We found the situation was wonderful and not a large place but very welcoming and the food was wonderful. I would recommend a visit.

Just off the Karangahake Valley road is this stunning getaway spot, tucked amongst the greenery. We stayed for three nights in Rose Cottage, complete with cosy pot belly stove and goody baskets downstairs and a delighful upstairs bedroom with steep pitched roof, that made you feel like you were in an alpine chalet! Awesome home made bread and tasty breakfasts... More

We were visiting a sick relative in Waihi so the trip was not really a holiday. However The Falls Retreat made it as good as it could have been. I booked the Rose Cottage on Wotif after reading the good reviews on TripAdvisor. But they didn't prepare me for just how gorgeous the area is & how perfect the cottage... More

Awesome place for a quiet get away. Very lovely location. Sitting in the gazebo overlooking the waterfalls is amazing. The cottage is clean, comfortable and well stocked with all you need. The hostess is friendly and helpful. We had ordered a cooked dinner for our first night and that was delivered to the cottage. From starters to dessert it was... More