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Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Coromandel Township, Coromandel
  • Coromandel Peninsula
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Coromandel Smoking Co.
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Coromandel Historical Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private

The cottage is close to Coromandel's arts scene, restaurants, pubs, craft shops, local attractions and coastal views. You’ll love my cosy Coromandel accommodation as the space surrounding the freestanding, old-fashioned rustic cottage affords total privacy in a beautiful orchard garden displaying a lovely rural ambiance as it backs onto bush-clad farmland. There's also a free carport for a car/boat and it's only 1 km from the town centre and areas boat ramps. My homely retreat is ideal for couples, cyclists, solo travellers, hikers, fishermen or anyone celebrating a special anniversary.

The secluded 140-year-old two room Gold Prospector's cabin-type cottage is completely separate from the host's main house, and is screened off with olive bushes and trees. Outside the cottage you'll find a small porch with some seating and an outdoor picnic table with views into the orchard, making it a great place to view the regions bird life whilst enjoying your evening meal.

The property features a wide driveway access to the cottage and the lower part of the private garden and orchard making it the ideal base to explore this beautiful upper region of the Coromandel Peninsular.

Special conditions:
Smoking is only allowed outside and away from the cottage
Not suitable for small children under 12 years old
Maximun 2 adults
It is not wheelchair friendly
The bathroom annex is a few steps away from the cottage

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$35.00 per stay); Linen included.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Coromandel Peninsula. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a balcony or patio, and a refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Coromandel Peninsula and a 1-minute drive from The Coromandel Smoking Co.
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Coromandel cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Shane and Whisky the Cat

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private Cottage
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Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Leisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location and good basic lodgings
We enjoyed the setting, the host was pleasant and this is a good basic facility. Shane graciously committed to addressing issues we raised with faulty items. The property description needs a lot of work to accurately reflect what is provided. While the bathroom facilities are noted to be separate there is nothing to indicate they are open-air & camp-like. The property has great potential & could really capitalise on its uniqueness with a bit of work / sympathetic decor. Pleasant overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond(Peter) B., Bayswater

Liked: Cleanliness
1880s cottage full of vsrachtrr
Great host. Be aware no tv.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

dom v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This was a perfect setting for exploring the Coramandel. Shane was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
I needed a total break away and time to myself. Quail Cottage was everything I hoped for and Shane was a gracious, interesting and understanding host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Therese M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little cottage
Such a lovely stay with great amenities! Shane was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage!
The cottage was beautiful with so much character, books and games, and lovely options for outdoor chill areas. We spent about half our trip relaxing at the cottage as it was so homey and welcoming. Shane was inviting and as a travel magazine author had great recommendations for the very quiet town. 10/10 hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary
Nice stay for a weekend, quite and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mind blown
A surprising weekend on many levels, not least our interactions with the host. A very unique encounter.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Peter S., Hove, Adelaide, South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Hideaway
Quirky quaint cottage, small but well provisioned. Outdoor bathroom was fine for us but would be pretty brisk in cold or wet weather. Pleasant and accommodating host. Private and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cottage
I liked the cottage it was cute and comfortable. There was very limited wifi and I did not enjoy having to go outside to the outdoor seating to get wifi. I wasn’t aware the toilet and shower were outside. I wasn’t too happy about that. Overall it was a comfortable stay. Best sleep had in all holidays awww bed and pillows were awesome 👏 Shane was a great host and made sure we had beautiful flowers in our room upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fanman
Excellent stay for a single or couple. Very quiet semi rural, private at back of property. Only a few minutes to town and great restaurants. Main cottage perfectly adequate. Detached toilet and shower is fun and ok but might not suit the more sensitive or private person.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Chloe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage farm atmosphere
Neat little cottage nestled amongst the trees. Stayed in Autumn so did feel the cold!! Would be fabulous in the summertime however, had a lovely time and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and peaceful
Farm style peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfied.
Very satisfied. no Wi-fi in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie F., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful escape from the city
Superb, relaxing getaway in cute historic cottage. Thank you for being a wonderfully welcoming host Shane.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Lynne O.

Lovely setting
A lovely quirky historic cottage in a quiet semi-rural setting, a short pedal bike ride from the main township, that ideally suited my needs for a quiet relaxing holiday. Shane is a good host, respectful of one's privacy. There were however a few surprises like the electrics - you can only have one appliance working at a time (rather worrying), the door that has open air to all the elements and the outdoor toilet and bathroom, which is lovely on sunny days, but not so much on wet. The old camper in me was fine with it, I just would have liked to have been aware prior to making my booking. Regardless, I had a lovely stay and enjoyed exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craven A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
A great getaway. Lots to read and be in a quiet and peaceful location especially on a long weekend. Thanks for having us Shane. A quirky and well thought out cottage too. Cheers The Cravens
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Thoughtfully appointed antique miner's cottage set in a restful garden and orchard. Shane was a great host. Tidy shower and toilet 10 steps from cottage. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Marjorie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Charm
Charming heritage cottage set in peaceful orchard not far from town. Host is very hospitable and helpful. A slight drawback for us was the outside bathroom and toilet, as I have difficulty walking at the moment. Otherwise, very pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

nathan m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, lovely stay
After 2 weeks of touring about the North Island I can say without hesitation that Shane’s bach is easily the most pleasant. Start with Shane; welcoming, engaging, knolwdagee, the perfect host. The grounds are simply wonderful, full of life. And the Bach itself is a quaint and comfortable place to stay. Really cannot recommend it more sincerely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful spot
The cabin was lovely and well furnished. The location was fantastic being a very short drive to Coromandel town. Shane was very hospitable and welcoming. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anaru M., Wellington, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of paradise
A beautiful property! We loved our stay and will definitely be back again. Shane was a great host with a lot of local and domestic tourism knowledge. Thanks for the book!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Al S., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
Coromandel Cottage Sanctuary
Shane was an excellent host. There for you if you needed anything but totally respected your privacy. The Cottage was cosy and comfortable set in a tranquil garden orchard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021