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9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Coromandel Township, Coromandel
  • Place, The Coromandel Smoking Co.
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Coromandel Historical Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Driving Creek Railway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private

The cottage is close to Coromandel's arts scene, restaurants, pubs, craft shops, local attractions and coastal views. You’ll love my cosy Coromandel accommodation as the space surrounding the freestanding, old-fashioned rustic cottage affords total privacy in a beautiful orchard garden displaying a lovely rural ambiance as it backs onto bush-clad farmland. There's also a free carport for a car/boat and it's only 1 km from the town centre and areas boat ramps. My homely retreat is ideal for couples, cyclists, solo travellers, hikers, fishermen or anyone celebrating a special anniversary.

The secluded 140-year-old two room Gold Prospector's cabin-type cottage is completely separate from the host's main house, and is screened off with olive bushes and trees. Outside the cottage you'll find a small porch with some seating and an outdoor picnic table with views into the orchard, making it a great place to view the regions bird life whilst enjoying your evening meal.

The property features a wide driveway access to the cottage and the lower part of the private garden and orchard making it the ideal base to explore this beautiful upper region of the Coromandel Peninsular.

Special conditions:
Smoking is only allowed outside and away from the cottage
Not suitable for small children under 12 years old
Maximun 2 adults
It is not wheelchair friendly
The bathroom annex is a few steps away from the cottage

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$35.00 per stay); Linen included.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and return the keys

Check-out is 10am on day of departure. Please stop by my front door to say goodbye. Thank you.

Please leave the duvet cover on the duvet - we will remove it after your departure. Thank you.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20043215
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Coromandel

Located in Coromandel, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Coromandel Historical Museum and Long Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Coromandel Smoking Co. and Driving Creek Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Coromandel Township, Coromandel

What's nearby

  • The Coromandel Smoking Co. - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Coromandel Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Driving Creek Railway - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lost Spring Thermal Pools - 33 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Cathedral Cove - 54 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pepper Tree Restaurant and Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Naughty Bean Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Roastery & Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Top Town Takeaways - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Coromandel Oyster Company - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private?

As of 14 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private on 7 Sept, 2026 start from S$169, 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 Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quail Cottage - Quaint, Cosy, Peaceful and Private located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from The Coromandel Smoking Co. and within 3 miles (5 km) of Coromandel Historical Museum and Long Bay. Coromandel Goldfields Centre & Stamper Battery and Driving Creek Railway are also within 3 miles (5 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. 35 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

dom v.

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

Great stay

This was a perfect setting for exploring the Coramandel. Shane was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime L.

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

Beautiful little cottage

Such a lovely stay with great amenities! Shane was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto N.

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

Anniversary

Nice stay for a weekend, quite and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny A.

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

Lovely cottage with simple living at its best. Shane was a great host.

Shane looked after us really well. We had a great stay. The cottage had the essentials and was exactly as described . Close to historical Coromandel Town and tucked away in a lovely secluded well maintained garden. We would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter O.

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

Beautiful cottage!

The cottage was beautiful with so much character, books and games, and lovely options for outdoor chill areas. We spent about half our trip relaxing at the cottage as it was so homey and welcoming. Shane was inviting and as a travel magazine author had great recommendations for the very quiet town. 10/10 hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirte F.

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

Very lovely

My partner and I really enjoyed our stay at Shane's cottage! Everything about the accomodation oozes charm, and the whole stay was in line with that, even the outdoor bathroom and kitchen! Shane was exrtemely helpful and seemed eager to help us enjoy our time to the fullest while not overinvolving himself. Big recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2025
Hi Mitre, It was great having bouth yourself and Wouter stay at Quail Cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Retreat

I needed a total break away and time to myself. Quail Cottage was everything I hoped for and Shane was a gracious, interesting and understanding host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond(Peter) B.

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

1880s cottage full of vsrachtrr

Great host. Be aware no tv.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2025
Thank you. Correct - I have never advertised there is a TV avaialble
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter S.

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

Rustic Hideaway

Quirky quaint cottage, small but well provisioned. Outdoor bathroom was fine for us but would be pretty brisk in cold or wet weather. Pleasant and accommodating host. Private and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just lovely... A quiet and unique little spot, perfect for a romantic getaway that still provides incredibly close access to the beautiful Coromandel town, all the while maintaining its rural charm.Shane was a very pleasant host and went out of his way to explain where everything was, as a safety conscious professional I was pleased to see ready access to first aid and fire safety devices, a thing oft forgotten.We were provided with some delicious freshly squeezed orange juice from one of Shane's many fruit trees which quickly became an afternoon mimosa (yum). A wealth of knowledge on the local area (and beyond), even to the point of providing his own very concise guidebook and review of local attractions which we quickly put to use.The facilities are as you would expect for a lightly renovated 100 year old mining cottage, which suited us just fine, personally I'm quite the fan of outdoor showers. My only criticism is that the bed and couch could do with an upgrade.Overall we'd happily stay again and maybe then I can finally befriend the cat.- James & Jen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin K.

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

Mind blown

A surprising weekend on many levels, not least our interactions with the host. A very unique encounter.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Peaceful location and good basic lodgings

We enjoyed the setting, the host was pleasant and this is a good basic facility. Shane graciously committed to addressing issues we raised with faulty items. The property description needs a lot of work to accurately reflect what is provided. While the bathroom facilities are noted to be separate there is nothing to indicate they are open-air & camp-like. The property has great potential & could really capitalise on its uniqueness with a bit of work / sympathetic decor. Pleasant overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb, 2025
I would read all the other reviews of Quail Cottage as it averages a 4.8 out of 5 point rating, but everybody has their opinions.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint Cottage

I liked the cottage it was cute and comfortable. There was very limited wifi and I did not enjoy having to go outside to the outdoor seating to get wifi. I wasn’t aware the toilet and shower were outside. I wasn’t too happy about that. Overall it was a comfortable stay. Best sleep had in all holidays awww bed and pillows were awesome 👏 Shane was a great host and made sure we had beautiful flowers in our room upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark H.

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

Fanman

Excellent stay for a single or couple. Very quiet semi rural, private at back of property. Only a few minutes to town and great restaurants. Main cottage perfectly adequate. Detached toilet and shower is fun and ok but might not suit the more sensitive or private person.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Chloe H.

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

Cosy cottage farm atmosphere

Neat little cottage nestled amongst the trees. Stayed in Autumn so did feel the cold!! Would be fabulous in the summertime however, had a lovely time and the host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Relaxing and peaceful

Farm style peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan K.

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

Satisfied.

Very satisfied. no Wi-fi in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Very nice stay

Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie F.

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

Delightful escape from the city

Superb, relaxing getaway in cute historic cottage. Thank you for being a wonderfully welcoming host Shane.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2022
It was lovely hosting Annemarie and Ben in Quail Cottage . . . they left the place spotless and I would recommend them to all future hosts. Cheers Shane
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynne O.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely setting

A lovely quirky historic cottage in a quiet semi-rural setting, a short pedal bike ride from the main township, that ideally suited my needs for a quiet relaxing holiday. Shane is a good host, respectful of one's privacy. There were however a few surprises like the electrics - you can only have one appliance working at a time (rather worrying), the door that has open air to all the elements and the outdoor toilet and bathroom, which is lovely on sunny days, but not so much on wet. The old camper in me was fine with it, I just would have liked to have been aware prior to making my booking. Regardless, I had a lovely stay and enjoyed exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craven A.

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

Peaceful retreat

A great getaway. Lots to read and be in a quiet and peaceful location especially on a long weekend. Thanks for having us Shane. A quirky and well thought out cottage too. Cheers The Cravens
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Relaxing stay

Thoughtfully appointed antique miner's cottage set in a restful garden and orchard. Shane was a great host. Tidy shower and toilet 10 steps from cottage. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marjorie I.

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

Country Charm

Charming heritage cottage set in peaceful orchard not far from town. Host is very hospitable and helpful. A slight drawback for us was the outside bathroom and toilet, as I have difficulty walking at the moment. Otherwise, very pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nathan m.

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

Quiet, lovely stay

After 2 weeks of touring about the North Island I can say without hesitation that Shane’s bach is easily the most pleasant. Start with Shane; welcoming, engaging, knolwdagee, the perfect host. The grounds are simply wonderful, full of life. And the Bach itself is a quaint and comfortable place to stay. Really cannot recommend it more sincerely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

A beautiful spot

The cabin was lovely and well furnished. The location was fantastic being a very short drive to Coromandel town. Shane was very hospitable and welcoming. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shane and Whisky the Cat

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I've been working in the travel and hospitality industry for over 45 years. I'm a former adventure tour guide in Africa, Asia, North and Central America. I'm also been a freelance travel writer since 1996, and I'm a travel guide author, magazine editor and publisher of a luxury travel publication - Let's Travel Magazine.

Why they chose this property

If you enjoy privacy, park-like gardens and orchards then Quail Cottage is a truly authentic historic gold-miners property with a range of eclectic furnishings and set in a peaceful location close to Coromandel Town - this is a one-of-a-kind historic accommodation option that has origins dating back over 140 years. Please don't expect a 4/5 star hotel/motel delux cabin, however, you won't be disappointed with it's rustic charm.

What makes this property unique

Inside is a small lounge/kitchenette and double bedroom. A bathroom, sink, and hot shower is in a seperate annex a few steps away and adjacent to the cottage.

Languages:

English

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