Cozy and Historic Holiday Cottage near Mercury Bay, South Island

Cottage in Kuaotunu, North Island

4 guests • 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom

This holiday rental is a renovated gold miner's cottage located near Whitianga on New Zealand’s North Island. The cottage can accommodate up to four guests, making it the perfect place for a family getaway to some of the North Island’s most incredible nature and safe beaches.

The cottage has three bedrooms in total—the master bedroom has a lovely queen-size bed, and the second and third have single beds. In the bathroom, guests will find a walk-in shower and there is a separate toilet. There is also a cozy sitting room to relax in, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen with everything guests might need to prepare a hearty evening meal, including a fridge-freezer, an oven, and a microwave.

Outside, guests will enjoy having access to a large garden with access to a picnic area. There is also an idyllic stream that runs through the 18-acre property, making it the perfect location for a peaceful, soothing stroll.

Glampers staying at this property will be able to truly make the most of their location as they will have access to some high-tech astronomy equipment that will add a new dimension to nights spent looking up at the stars. Indeed, the property’s rotating observatory dome is home to Coromandel Peninsula’s largest telescope which all curious guests will have access to and will receive a complimentary stargazing tour (weather permitting).

There is no mobile phone coverage or Wi-Fi in the Miners Cottage. Wi-Fi can be accessed at the nearby Observatory Lodge if necessary.

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Features and services

Most popular features

  • Breakfast included

  • Wi-Fi/Internet

  • Private Kitchen

  • Heating

  • Microwave

  • Fireplace

  • Fridge

  • Wildlife watching

  • stove

    Stove

  • barbecue

    Shared Barbecue

  • King-size bed

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Where you will stay

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Kuaotunu, North Island

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Scenic views
This idyllic property is located near the township of Kuaotunu, once a thriving mining town, which is 17 kilometers north of Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula, South Island. Glampers will be able to leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind and immerse themselves in the exquisite surrounding nature. The nearby white sandy beaches are unparalleled, making this area of the South Island a highly desirable tourist destination. Glampers will be just a short distance from a number of attractions such as Hahei, Cathedral Cove, and Hot Water Beach, and Aukland International Airport is approximately a three-hour drive away.
Activities near Kuaotunu
  • Wildlife watching

Located in the heart of some of New Zealand’s most exquisite countryside, glampers staying at this property will have no-end of wonderful ways to fill their time. Glampers might wish to explore the area on foot on some of the nearby bush walks: Black Jack Scenic Reserve and Coromandel Forest Park are both a conveniently short distance from the property. There is also the opportunity to enjoy a spot of golf or tennis. Hot Water Beach is accessible in under an hour from the property and is well worth a visit as guests can dig into the sand on the beach to release geothermal hot springs to create a personal little mineral spa. The water provides a range of well-known health benefits so this is certainly an opportunity that is not to be missed.
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Things to know

Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: Flexible

  • Check-out: Flexible

House rules

  • No infants allowed
    Under 2 years old

  • No children allowed
    2-12 years old

  • No pets allowed

  • No smoking

  • No parties

  • No events

  • Some spaces are shared

Cancellation policy

Moderate

Free cancellation available up to 5 days before check-in day

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Additional info

Check-in is at 3 pm and check-out is at 10 pm.

There is a minimum required booking of two nights in the Observatory Lodge and three nights in the Miners Cottage.

The property is not suitable for children under the age of 5 due to the high decks, stream and old gold mine tunnels on property.

As we have stock on property unfortunately pets can not be accommodated.
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