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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 bathroom with a bathtub, a wooden stool with a bowl, and a window.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a television, and a coffee table.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and sink.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near the bay, this cottage accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Adventure seekers can enjoy motorboating, kayaking, and fishing nearby. The property features a patio for outdoor relaxation and offers access to nearby golf options. It is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry companions along. Explore attractions like Seddon St and the Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery.

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.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

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)
    ‪60 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

Shunters Cottage

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Property # 7822248
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 deadlock
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

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 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 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
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, 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, 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
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

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

Waihi stay

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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
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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all thought 1st impression it was a very cute house. Very tidy and had everything provided for you. The host was very nice and just a phone call away. One thing that was mentioned was the number of the house wasnt visible for a taxi to know which house it was to pick us up at. Otherwise thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would tell friends of this cottage if they need to stay in Waihi.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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