The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery | Cottage in Paeroa

9.4 (84 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Paeroa Cottage | The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery

1 Bedroom Cottage in Paeroa

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);

This 1 Bedroom Cottage provides accommodation with Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Paeroa. Enjoy your stay in Paeroa at this Cottage.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:30 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

kim n.
Jul 6, 2025 02:37:19 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Lovely place, so cosy and comfortable - everything has been thought of! Would definitely stay again.
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