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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)
    ‪59 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 - 12 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. 30 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 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

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quaint little place to stay though it was just a overnight stay priced very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

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

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waihi stay

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for trail cyclists.

The cottage was charming, clean and comfortable. The location was perfect, , a welcome sight at the end of the trail and an easy 15 min walk to the main street. A shed to lock up the bikes was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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

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

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Chris Hale

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English
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