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Shunters Cottage

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A white two-story house with a green door, a porch with a bench, and a wooden fence in front.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and sink.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a wooden stool with a bowl, and a window.
A living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a television, and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Waihi, Waikato
  • Place, Seddon St
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Waihi Arts Centre & Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilmour Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tauranga (TRG)
    ‪58 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

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About the area

Waihi

Located in Waihi, this cottage is near a water park. 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 Bullswool Heritage Farm. Paeroa Arts Centre and Te Aroha Leisure Pools are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Waihi, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Seddon St - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Waihi Arts Centre & Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gilmour Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 34 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waihi beach pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ti Tree Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Flat White Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shunters Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Shunters Cottage?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shunters Cottage on 5 Nov 2026 start from £95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shunters Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shunters Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shunters Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shunters Cottage 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shunters Cottage was excellent. We hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a comfortable stay in Shunters cottage. It is in a cute setting next to Waihi Railway Station. The kitchen was well-appointed and the house was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute cottage, lovely and clean with comfortable beds. It was perfect for us. Really appreciated being able to bring our dog, but would note for other dog people that the fence only comes halfway to the ground so easily walked under onto neighbors property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the character and history of the Cottage and being so close to the railway was really lovely
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, very homely. Had everything we needed for our family of 5, really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful quaint historical cottage. Comfortable, warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a relaxing spot and very handy to bike trail, train to Waikino and town as well as other sightseeing places. The accommodation had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and comfortable. We had everything we needed.
Cornish pump house at the Marthat Mine
ANZACs remembered outside the Martha Mine.
We thought the mine tour was interesting and informative
Gilmour Park is a lovely place to visit and very close to our accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was such a warm, private and secure place to stay. The wind was howling that night but there was no budging the old girl! Hope to stay again sometime
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage with everything you need....easy to warm up particularly with the cold night we had Loved watching the train go past. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waihi stay

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smashing little cottage with all the home comforts in the middle of a wintery weekend! We loved it.Great that it was pet friendly, although not pet fenced for small animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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