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Miner's cabin by cable bay

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Exterior detail
Fridge, oven, stovetop, toaster
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cable Bay, Northland
  • Cable Bay Beach
    5 min walk
  • Coopers Beach
    3 min drive
  • Coopers Beach
    3 min drive
  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    29 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Cable Bay

Located in Cable Bay, this cottage is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Cable Bay Beach and Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve. .This cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Coopers Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Coopers Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cable Bay Beach - 5 min walk
  • Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve - 2 min drive
  • Coopers Beach - 3 min drive
  • Taipa Beach - 4 min drive
  • Hihi Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangonui Fish Shop & Takeaways - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beachbox Coffee & Gelato - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Thai - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apatu Aqua - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Miner's cabin by cable bay

Originally a miner's cottage positioned across from the beach at Kaiaua in the Firth of Thames, this building has now found a new home in the winterless Far North. Our site is north facing, elevated with a fine view of Doubtless Bay and Cable Bay. Its an easy walk from the cottage to the shady Pohutukawas that line the pink sand at Cable Bay.

Award winning Northland builders Coastal Homes undertook careful renovations in keeping with the character of the cottage, now a much grander little house than she was ever born to be. The kauri bathroom vanity top was originally the kitchen bench, and the rimu trim in the kitchen is from the original kitchen cabinets. There is now a lovely granite benchtop in the kitchen and a combination gas/induction cook-top. A gourmet delight, there are many spices and garnishes on the shelves which you're welcome to use; we just ask that should you use the last of anything, to please be kind enough to replace ready for the next occupants and owner.

Fully renovated in 2012, the Miner's Cottage of Cable Bay is available to single guests or couples only. Sorry, no kids or pets. There's a new modern bathroom with good water pressure. Although no TV screen (bring a laptop) there is free speedy wi-fi, a Bluetooth speaker and plenty to read on the bookshelves. Crisp clean bed and bath linen is supplied and the tariff covers a light clean upon your departure.

The arhhh moment...sitting on the deck sipping your favourite beverage, watching the sun set or simply enjoying the many changing shades of Doubtless Bay; all accompanied by the sound of waves breaking on Cable Bay Beach.

The Miner's Cottage is managed by Bach Man.
Special conditions:
Smoking outside only.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

David McLeavey - Bach Man

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets by negotiation. Mention when enquiring

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Miner's Cottage Cable Bay
Miner's Cable Bay
The Miner's Of Cable Cable
The Miner's Cottage of Cable Bay Cottage
The Miner's Cottage of Cable Bay Cable Bay
The Miner's Cottage of Cable Bay Cottage Cable Bay

Miner's cabin by cable bay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cherie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, clean, everything provided that was necessary. Miss a microwave, had to wait for oven to heat!!!! Didn't really miss the TV
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best cabin in Northland
We stayed four nights and were delighted with everything - comfort, beauty, convenience, offerings - great beach too!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage getaway
Very clean cute cottage hosts communication excellent recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wee cottage wth yester year charm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grainne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Fabulous place to stay. Close to beach. Rained most of our stay so missed having no tv or Wi-Fi.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful little cottage.
What a great little place to stay! Very cute cottage, lovely view of the beach and everything we needed! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Salome B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and unique
A cosy quirky 'tiny home', great for a couple looking for some rest and relaxation. Great spot to explore Northland.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim F., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect wee bach!
The Miner's Cottage was spotlessly clean, comfortable and well appointed. The deck is an absolute bonus - we had all meals here, in sight of the sea. Property Manager David's communication was efficient and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage
We loved staying in the cottage. It had everything we needed. We really appreciated the lovey little objects that set the cottage off including the maritime books.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely fully appointed clean & tidy wee place located close to the beach & handy to the shop
Loved it Was able to self-reflect & be in a good state of mind

10/10 Excellent

Brendon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Lovely place to stay and you can see it is also much loved by the owners. Thoughtful and inviting space to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

alfred t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place,
Considerable road noise while sitting on the deck. Close to beach. Cleaning need a bit more attention in the cutlery drawer (crumse under utensils). Overall we were happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

kath c.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing and close to the beach
Tidy, small and contained, this property was very a relaxing place to be with a lovely seaview. It is a short walk to the beach. All neighbours were friendly too! Thank you to the property manager for taking care of us too!

10/10 Excellent

Oran M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint beautifully restored cottage
Had a great stay here, good location with views of the ocean. Beautifully restored cottage with everything you need. Kitchen very well equipped. Would recommend staying here.

8/10 Good

Gayle and Colin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage by the sea
Ideal property to use as a base to travel further north. Neighbouring property very close which was a surprise. Homely, clean and tidy we enjoyed our stay. Thank you for sharing it with us.

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Lovely to put the car away and walk. Clean little cottage. Very easy place to relax. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot
Beautiful Bach. Just right for us to relax and use as a base to explore the far north.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Yolande H., New Zealand

Cool little cottage
Great little place with well equipped kitchen. Davids lovely to deal with..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Bernadette M.

Great cottage for a couple. Well located and easy access to all beaches in Doubtless Bay.
Good holiday spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018