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The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery

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A modern room with a glass table, a bottle, and a decorative item.
A living room with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a framed picture on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.
A building with a wall covered in dense green ivy.
A rustic outdoor seating area with a brick chimney, wooden tables, and a hanging planter with flowers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Paeroa, Paeroa
  • Place, Paeroa Arts Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, L&P Bottle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Master Bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Paeroa

Paeroa is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gilmour Reserve and Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park, while Victoria Battery Tramway and Museum and Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Paeroa Arts Centre and Bullswool Heritage Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Paeroa, Paeroa

What's nearby

  • Paeroa Arts Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • L&P Bottle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Karangahake Gorge - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Whangamata Beach - 50 min drive - 64.2 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woolworths - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪L&P Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Perkup Paeroa - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guard's Cottage at The Refinery located?

Situated in Paeroa, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Paeroa Arts Centre and Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides. L&P Bottle is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) away.

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. 65 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, comfortable cottage and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice neat cottage. Overall a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot with shady outdoor area and great cafe round the front!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Lovely place, so cosy and comfortable - everything has been thought of! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, although it's in the centre of Paeroa it was very quiet. Plenty of dog walks nearby. The cottage was as we expected. It had everything we needed, except for a tin opener.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen needs more cutlery and water tastes funny out of tape but awesome hosts awesome interesting place to stay lovely town and lovely hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful spot

We had a lovely stay. It’s so peaceful and comfortable. I would highly recommend staying at this cottage and use it as your base for exploring the Coromandel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Wonderful cottage in a great central location. There were some yummy treats waiting for us when we arrived, which was lovely.The rooms were well laid out; the bed was very comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed. All in all, a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Avocados galore!

Comfortable, convenient, clean, had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Paeroa Cottage

If you’re after a central location for biking / exploring around Paeroa then the Guard’s Cottage will fit the bill perfectly!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas stay

Lovely stay, well equipped kitchen, lovely hosts, the only negative was the sofa bed being uncomfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable , relaxing stay

It was a delight to be welcomed with delicious baking. The accomodation was comfortable and close to town, but surprisingly quiet. It was also close to the to the cycle trail. Next time we’ll visit when the next door cafe is open . . .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Suited our needs perfectly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was comfy and warm. It is quite basic but has all you need for a base to explore the area. I'd have said 4 guests would be pushing it though. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place to Stay in Paeroa

We had a terrific stay at the refinery with Nicky and Mike. Our cottage had everything we needed and more. They have thought of everything. The bed was comfortable and the towels were wonderful. We loved the garden with the avacado tree. We will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2024
Thanks Vicki. It was such a pleasure to host you both. I loved our chats! I hope you are enjoying the rest of your trip and please come and stay again. Warm regards, Nicky
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place to stay

A wonderful place for our dogs to roam.The garden was a relaxing place to sit and relax The advocado tree was handy for shade however the baby avos falling on our heads wasnt too good!!! There were day trips for a change of scenery.Lots of choice for cafes and eateries. The cafe on site was 5 star the staff friendly food delicious!!! The kitchen was well equipped Bathroom and towels top notch!! Would return there soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

The cottage was easy to find and in such a cute little area. The two cars parked up the same drive made it a little difficult to get through but nothing major. The photos dont do it justice as this cottage is so gorgeous. The treats on arrive were a much welcomed surprise. Will absolutely stay again. Highly recommend A
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little stay

My friend with a little dog and I enjoyed our stay in this little back cottage like stay behind the Refinery. I opted to sleep on the couch which was very comfortable if you didn't sleep in the middle 😉 which is standard for any couch like this. Great location with a park to walk your fur baby across the road, easy walk to the shops and the food at the cafe is yummy for a quick bite. Also, we liked the little cake treat in the kitchen for us when we arrived. The avocado tree is amazing!!! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended

Cute cottage - we'd definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little pad

Clean, affordable, friendly and thoughtful bach. Paeroa is a little gem of a place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage gem!

My teenage daughter and I both loved our stay here. This place has everything we needed for a weekend in town, and the Refinery Cafe literally next door was a great breakfast option. I'll definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Hideaway

Loved it! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable cottage with lovely touches from the host. Easy check in and great location!

Had a lovely stay here for two nights and the cottage had everything we needed. Less than 1 minute walk to the town shops. The cottage was clean and comfortable and the host added nice touches too. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spot

Excellent place to stay with a lovely cafe that is dog friendly next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quality accommodation with retro vibe

Stylish, comfy, friendly. Very thoughtful, professional and clean set up. Everything you need in a great location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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