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The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery

The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery

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Overview of The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Paeroa, Paeroa
  • Popular LocationHauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides9 min walk
  • Popular LocationKarangahake Gorge7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhangamata Beach54 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Master Bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery

The Refinery is full of history. Built in 1914 to refine gold from the Waihi mine, it is a beautiful light-filled gallery-like space with exposed wooden beams and white concrete walls.
This houses our cafe 'The Refinery' (open Wed-Sun) where you are invited to enjoy a coffee and breakfast to fuel your holiday adventures.
The separate cottage is comfortable and private while still having access to the rest of the property and the convenience of being right in the heart of Paeroa. Minutes walk to all the antique shops, restaurants and, of course, the Hauraki Rail Trail.
The cottage is decorated in a retro style with plenty of books, pottery and kiwiana treasures. Ideal for a 2-3 adults or a couple with 1-2 kids. A giant avocado tree is just outside the door along with many other fruit trees dotted about the property.
The Karangahake Gorge is just a few minutes drive away with fantastic walks, swimming holes, and cycle paths to enjoy.
A little further on is historic Waihi and Waihi beach for swimming and surfing.
Just an hour and a half from Auckland-Paeroa is a great base for exploring the area.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only
Pets allowed with prior approval
Off-street parking available with prior approval

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

Property manager

nicory907

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Paeroa

This cottage is located in Paeroa. Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides and Whangamata Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Paeroa, Paeroa

What's nearby

  • Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides - 9 min walk
  • Karangahake Gorge - 7 min drive
  • The Waterlily Gardens - 13 min drive
  • Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park - 35 min drive
  • Whangamata Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • L & P Cafe & Bar - 7 min walk
  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • One3One Restaurant Cafe & Bar - 5 min walk
  • The Refinery - 1 min walk
  • Kumars - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery located?

Situated in Paeroa, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides and within 9 miles (15 km) of Karangahake Gorge and Owharoa Falls. Coromandel Peninsula is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G., Vernon BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place to Stay in Paeroa
We had a terrific stay at the refinery with Nicky and Mike. Our cottage had everything we needed and more. They have thought of everything. The bed was comfortable and the towels were wonderful. We loved the garden with the avacado tree. We will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish P., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little stay
My friend with a little dog and I enjoyed our stay in this little back cottage like stay behind the Refinery. I opted to sleep on the couch which was very comfortable if you didn't sleep in the middle 😉 which is standard for any couch like this. Great location with a park to walk your fur baby across the road, easy walk to the shops and the food at the cafe is yummy for a quick bite. Also, we liked the little cake treat in the kitchen for us when we arrived. The avocado tree is amazing!!! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., North Shore

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Suited our needs perfectly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place to stay
A wonderful place for our dogs to roam.The garden was a relaxing place to sit and relax The advocado tree was handy for shade however the baby avos falling on our heads wasnt too good!!! There were day trips for a change of scenery.Lots of choice for cafes and eateries. The cafe on site was 5 star the staff friendly food delicious!!! The kitchen was well equipped Bathroom and towels top notch!! Would return there soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas stay
Lovely stay, well equipped kitchen, lovely hosts, the only negative was the sofa bed being uncomfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by nicory907

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What makes this property unique

A short drive to Karangahake Gorge, Waihi and Waihi Beach
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