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Seaside with sheltered garden, cycle trail access and undercover bike storage.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21184 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Carters Beach, West Coast
  • Carters Beach
    4 min walk
  • Coaltown Museum
    6 min drive
  • Miner's Brewery
    6 min drive
  • Westport (WSZ)
    5 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Westport

With a stay at this cottage in Westport (Carters Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Carters Beach and 6 minutes from Coaltown Museum. .This cottage is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Miner's Brewery and 3.7 mi (6 km) from NBS Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Carters Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coaltown Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Miner's Brewery - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • NBS Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Tauranga Bay Seal Colony - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portside Bar & Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Feed the Soul - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Denniston Dog Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gibbys Cafe Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Freckles Cafe - ‬6 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.

Seaside with sheltered garden, cycle trail access and undercover bike storage.

Hear and see the waves from this two storeyed cottage.
Perfect for couples or singles and especially cyclists. It is not suitable for elderly, or mobility challenged guests. Access to the upstairs is via a short flight of steep stairs. It also has a typical loft ceiling, not ideal for tall people. There is undercover cycle storage in the huge carport, a new bathroom/laundry with washer and drier and a shared ground floor storage room with electric drying racks, a steam press and small vertical freezer.




Upstairs is an airy studio loft style space. A kitchen you can cook in, with double hob, microwave, slow cooker, wok and electric frypan. Or eat out at the great cafe across the street. Seaview from upstairs. Underbench fridge with access to freezer in the bike storage space downstairs. Free netflix, wifi, and large DVD library. And a Google Chromecast so you can cast TVNZ programmes from your tablet. laptop or phone. Fern Arch cottage shares its location with Kupe Cottage which sleeps 4. If your group is largeish, just book both cottages. Both cottages are just two minutes walk from beautiful Carters Beach (see photos), and the new Kawatiri Coastal walking and biking trail.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

gay sweeney

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: ok for 5 plus who can manage steep short stairs

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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

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Seaside with sheltered garden, cycle trail access and undercover bike storage. Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shaun M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carter's Beach
tidy compact unit with everything needed. Very handy and close to Kawatiri Cycleway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky, but comfortable.
Very comfortable. Had everything I needed. Great location. Do read the fine print - (very) low ceiling in lounge/bedroom - and the stairs would be challenging if you are not particularly mobile. However, I would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty perfect!
The short steep stair access and low ceilings are certainly real but we (80 and 73) managed just fine. The bed was amazingly comfortable and the location, spaciousness and kitchen outfitting were great...which made for a very nice 3 night stay--much of which was wet and cold! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Coast
Exactly as advertised. The stairs were a great challenge for the hip replacement, I came away with a good functioning hip. Learnt to ride my bike again. Enjoyed the bike trail plus the wee restaurant on the corner. The low ceiling caused the 6 footer a few adverse reactions but he got used to it, All in all a great holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bullet marathon weekend.
Great location. Quirky place with really comfortable beds. Head banging with the low ceiling. Fun though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We'll definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W., Waianae, Hawaii, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay at the beach
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aidan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a neat place
It was really nice to walk in and fine a cosy home for our 2 nights stay. Well equipped kitchen and everything was well arranged / thoughtful touches. So close to the beach and the coffee shop - there was so much to do and see - eg the seal colonies. We’ll stay again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky but everything we needed.
Loved the use of recycled windows in the building of this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bob F.

False
Its dolls house steps too steep, ceilings not up to standard . Wee were told to read the small print No good for people in their older years
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Handy position
This bach is not suitable elderly , tall people . Stairs are too steep and the ceiling is too low .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, poor layout
I thought this property would be quirky but it was just shoddy. The stairs felt unsafe, it had a hemmed in feeling and was really stuffy with no nice windows to look out. The furnishings were really ugly and tatty. I wouldn't recommend this as a place to stay with children under 5 or if you are taller than 165cm. The location is good and it was clean. The cafe around the corner is a greta place to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Alistair M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Spot
All was good, some aspects a bit quirky and may not suit everyone. In particular the sloping lower ceiling and the TV set up. Thanks Alistair
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay, and Netflex on wet days
It was my 2nd stay, this time with my 2 young grandsons, and they enjoyed its uniqueness in comparison to other holiday homes. We loved the Netflix, and undercover carpark on the wet days.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is quite quirky and fun. It's in a beautiful area, close to a restaurant/cafe and close to the Westport Golf course. The host let us take spinach from the garden...a real bonus. Just be aware that the steps up to the loft are more like a step ladder than a stair case!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruki A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Accommodation was excellent Cafe, restaurant bar dairy next door Beach 5 minute walk, plus play grounds golf club as well Over all Excellent 👍😎
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay.
Very happy with stay. Cottage very clean and cozy. Only problem was the low ceiling in sleeping area. Happy to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous get away on the coast
My partner and I had a fabulous time away - our host Gay was was informative and very helpful always ensuring we had what was needed. The property was as pictured clean, tidy an we would happily stay again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cottage with Modern decor
A cosy, warm cottage for a much needed R&R. The bed was comfy and the mixture of modern and traditonal decor blended in well together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Harmen B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very poor appartment
Tv, washing machine and bed are fine, but the appartement itself is just not oke. Kitchen, lounche, floring/carpets are old, messy and not fresh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024