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Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk.

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books, music library
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, books, music library

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Blackball, West Coast
  • Brunner Industrial Site
    12 min drive
  • West Coast Rail Trail
    21 min drive
  • Rapahoe Beach
    25 min drive
  • Greymouth (GMN)
    53 min drive

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About the area

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Blackball stay.With a stay at this Blackball cottage, you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Brunner Industrial Site and 16 miles (25 km) of Wingham Park. Greymouth Golf Club and West Coast Rail Trail are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Coast Rail Trail - 21 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 22 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Rapahoe Beach - 25 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Lake Brunner - 25 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Shantytown - 34 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Greymouth Station - 32 min drive
  • Hokitika (HKK) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blackball Workingmen's Club & Msa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stillwater Station - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stillwater Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blackball Community Church - ‬3 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.

Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk.

Roa was once a thriving community serving the mining people. Nowadays Roa has four families, two holiday houses, sheep, chickens, many native birds and a feeling of "remoteness" for some!

Roa is approximately 3 k's from Blackball where there is a general store, hotel, cafe, sausage and salami factory, crafts and other delights.

The cottage is on a no exit road which leads to a working open cast coal mine which is far up into the Paparoa mountains.

Road access to the Paparoa Great Walk is approx 2 k's. from the cottage

The cottage is an older, rustic, comfortable and cosy cottage with a small yard and a colourful flower and vege garden. It is usually quiet and peaceful. There is a stream down behind the house, down a steep bank, which offers a place to cool off and enjoy.
The owner lives on site and can assist in anyway you might find helpful for your stay.

Greymouth is the closest town ,approx 24 k's and a good place to shop for supplies. Reefton, Hokitika, Punakaiki and other interesting places are all within easy driving distance.

Property manager

Lyndsey Miller

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6.

Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Comfortable, relaxing and quiet.Just what was needed after doing the Paparoa walk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway
We had a lovely stay with Lyndsey. She was very welcoming, had the fire roaring on our arrival and there was everything we needed in the house, including toys for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ian A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, quaint cottage
Nice garden, welcoming fire and cat. Would enjoy staying again, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting place
My daughter and I had a great time and I would love to return with my partner. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. It was very close to the Paparoa track.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jef D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blackball secret
A perfect home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
Lydnsey made us feel very welcome and at home. Would definitely recommend for future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Noel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and peaceful location
3 days and 3 nights over Labour Weekend, very cosy place to stay with log-burner and well setup with clean linen and towels. Lots of books and things to read, enjoyable setting for short walks, and only a 5 minute drive to Blackball.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Losty's company
We had a cosy night with everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kamala r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage
Roa cottage is nestled up the Roa Valley amongst the green hills clad with bush and filled with bird song and relaxing views. We were kept warm by the log burner and enjoyed playing games in the evening before, setting off to hike the Paparoa track. The cottage is very close to the start of the track. It is a relaxing space and Lyndsey is warm and welcoming. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute quirky cottage getaway
Super lovely host - greeted us when we arrived - fire was going so the house was nice and warm. Cozy cottage with comfortable beds, it brought back memories of childhood batch holidays. Kids loved the experience . We would come back :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
Such a gorgeous and comfy cottage to stay, with an awesome warm fireplace, great reading material, lovely garden, crispy clean sheets and beautiful views up to the hills. Thanks so much Lyndsey!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

megan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!
Lyndsey is the nicest accommodation host I have ever encountered.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old character cottage.
Lovely old character cottage away from town, very quiet with beautiful gardens and views. Great base for the tracks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Visit to Blackball
Very comfortable and warm home. Everything that we required supplied with fresh homemade bread straight out of the oven on arrival. Nice touch. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage in bush setting
We loved this home. Cat included. Cottage gardens and stream. Bush views, Chicken across the road. Great beds and pillows, good shower. Good books on the local area. Thank you so much for the stay. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Wigs A.

Night at Blackball
Lovely peaceful spot. Comfortable bed and great shower. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C., christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness
Blackball beauty
A lovely character bach with the fire going when we arrived. Lindsey the perfect host and we enjoyed the lovely garden and bush surrounding. Lots of extras like reading material , games and peace and quiet. Very close to Paparoa Track.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roa - A hidden cottage gem.
Beautiful little cottage, but not as small as it looks. Stunning garden and surroundings; Native bush and wildlife just out the window. Lovely hostess made planning our trip easy. Truely peaceful spot, would stay again; was hard to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Affordable family getaway
This was the perfect place for our family of 5. Great value and a great spot to explore the west coast. The fire was going when we arrived which was a lovely touch. Nice linen on the beds and we loved the friendly cat too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature
Old fashioned New Zealand property, step back in time. 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen f., Motueka

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely peaceful location
A lovely cottage full of great books to read. A perfect location from which to explore the local history, go hiking or simply relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed by the whole family nice and peaceful not too far away from shops home owner very nice and
Was very nice peaceful plenty of room to accomodate all our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Anthea M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Roa cottage
Roa cottage is in a stunning location, close to walks and fascinating historical items. Lyndsey was an excellent communicator and the cottage was prepped for us with easy access and the fire going. There were lots of books and toys that the kids enjoyed. An issue we had was resolved with Lyndsey and we thank her for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan R., Wellington, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Experience
On arrival we made our way down the garden path to the cottage hidden amongst the trees. A freshly baked loaf of bread was waiting for us….nice touch! The cottage is located about 30mins from Greymouth and only a few minutes from Blackball where we enjoyed a meal at the local hotel. The location is very peaceful and perfect for a large family. A great place to get away from it all and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johannes L., Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base for exploring Paparoas, Greymouth and coast
Very quiet hide-out place, ample space for a family of four. Great base for exploring historical mine sites around Blackball and the wider region. One hour drive to Punakaiki. We had brilliant sunny weather the whole time, but for times of less luck with the weather there are plenty of interesting books provided!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022