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Shunters Cottage on Wrigley Street Waihi
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waihi, Waikato
  • Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Martha Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Waterlily Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Waihi Cottage Entertainment

Situated on the Hauraki Rail Trail as part of the Goldfields Railway Station In Waihi Township.
Self contained accommodation sleeping up to 6 persons and perfect for Groups or Families.

This is a heritage listed original Railway Cottage and has been maintained with very comfortable furnishings, 3 double bed bedrooms, kitchen, lounge etc. Lock up shed for Bikes.

Cottage is situated 2 minutes from Waihi Town Centre and at the end of the Waikino - Waihi Rail line so ideal for Tourists, Bikers, Trampers etc.

It is situated next to the Waihi Railway station on Wrigley street in Waihi - you turn right at the station and go past a grassed campervan area down a gravel road. The cottage is 4th house along and has a sign hanging at the front gate. Drive into open gate and park on lawn.

Property manager

Chris Hale

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Waihi

Waihi is home to this cottage. Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Goldfields Railway and Te Aroha Leisure Pools. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Waihi, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gilmour Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Martha Mine - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Waterlily Gardens - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Waihi Beach - 17 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ti Tree Cafe and Wine Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waihi Beach Rsa Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Thai Lemongrass Restaurant and Takeaway - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waihi Cottage Entertainment pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waihi Cottage Entertainment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waihi Cottage Entertainment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waihi Cottage Entertainment located?

Situated in Waihi, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery, Seddon St and Waihi Arts Centre & Museum. Martha Mine and Gilmour Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent choice
Clean, comfortable, beautifully appointed, a pleasure to stay in. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waihi mini break
Quaint railway cottage with train memorabilia. Its an olden day cottage but all modern comforts we needed, air con tv etc. Clean modern bathroom and adequate kitchen. Great spot right next to train station and rail trail it was fun sitting on the front porch with the dog, waving to the kids on the train and cyclists going by. Plenty of off street parking and a big fenced yard for the dog. Friendly management. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
The home took us back in time. Very clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

LEE C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Sadly, there was no hot water and no one available to remedy this situation. So we had no showers
As we were only staying one night I was surprised to be asked to vacuum the place but we did as requested. The property was as advertised and if we had running hot water, it would have been worth the cost, but due to this failure we would like half our money back $110.00 back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Tired accommidation
Host was unaware that we had booked despite having booked a few months prior. There was hair in one of the beds which made us question whether the sheets had been changed. Black mould in the shower. Very tired and in need of serious updating. Spend some money on matching cutlery and crockery as there was a real mismatch of old cups and plates. Carpets looked new.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicity D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place to stay although took a while to heat up
nifty old rail cottage, thanks for looking after us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay
had a lovely stay, owner was very helpful. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it here
Lovely historical cottage, cosy and a wonderful part of history. Location is fabulous if doing the Hauraki Rail Trail (outside the door) and/or catching the train to/from Waikino. Took our dog, not fully fenced but still loves it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay
Property was exactly as listed and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Love all the things that the area has to offer such as the Rail Trail, Train, Waihi Beach. Location to town was excellent and we completed many walks around town and the area, enjoyed short car rides to Pareoa, Whangamata, Onemana and Katikati. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At Wahih
Back for 2nd time loved location and railway heritage, handy to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Stay
Was great position but quite cold in the middle of winter
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At Waihi
Great historical area loved the easy pace of Waihi Great for Rail Trail
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable get-away
We had a lovely time at the cottage. The beds were comfortable and the cottage had a homely feel. We were able to relax and feel at home. Thanks very much
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shunters Cottage, Waihi
Excellent location, cottage very attractive, has 3 good sized bedrooms, well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great rustic cottage
Nice, clean, tidy accommodation. Quite old-school, that that adds to the charm. right on the start of the rail-trail, so perfect for a biking holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it , gorgeous old villa, great to be able to take our dogs.
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Trail Riders view
A charming heritage cottage right @ start of Hauraki Rail Trail & close to amenities. Simple, comprehensive furnishings in period style.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Raewyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay with some hiccups
The shunter's cottage is certainly quaint and was a good experience for us. However, we need to mention some things: The washing machine stopped working halfway through and we couldn't trigger it to keep going. So we had to fish out our soaking wet washing. Thankfully there was a laundromat in town we could take it to. So we had to leave the water sitting in the machine. We were concerned about the combination of all the extension leads plus multibox in the main bedroom but only 1 smoke alarm in the whole house. We feel there needs to be a second one near the bedrooms. Thanks Raewyn and Stephen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Naomi B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Character property
The house is old & cute and has been tastefully furnished to reflect this. However, there are a lot of large cobwebs and spiders, you can see daylight around the toilet 'outflow' (it needs sealing), and there was a large cockroach in the bedroom that I used. The check-in process wasted several hours of my holiday trying to track Chris down because he hadn't sent me the door code (as he had promised to). When I finally got a response from him he didn't apologise for the inconvenience that he had caused. Because of this and the cockroach I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anya V., Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cosy cottage
Exactly what we hoped for location wise - plenty of gorgeous destinations, tracks and hikes near by. Very clean, charming cottage, great price! Thank you for having us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Hale

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English
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