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Reviews of Cottage at the Coast

Cottage at the Coast
Whakatane, Coastlands

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mahalo
Thanks for the lovely place to stay, and all the good entertainment. Best host ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elrista J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome views
Exceptionally good. We loved the cottage, view and friendly host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Absolutely loved our stay.Was perfect and our host was amazing. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Peaceful location perfect with our two dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect two day stop for a couple with dogs
We really appreciated the little details Paul has looked after to set this up so well. The location is great with a short walk to an empty sandy beach which goes for miles. So nice to wake up to views of whale and white islands
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a spot!
Was a lovely little place in the perfect spot to relax. Close enough to town for what we needed, but far enough out that we could enjoy the beach and relax. Our little dog loved his run around too. Can't wait to be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Fantastic spot and cottage. Peaceful, immaculate property. Well done Paul on providing such an amazing cottage to stay in. We would love to come back again some time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
Stunning view of the ocean and surrounding islands from deck and bedroom. Great communication with friendly owner. Great dune walks. Friendly locals. Comfortable Bach. Walk to beach. Dog loved it as did we.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time visitors
Once again awesome facilities Close to beach and Town. Paul is extremely helpful if you require anything. We have a large dog and he loves it here. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Paul is a kind host and the property is beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice. If you are on the fence, just book it!
Stayed 39 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matatunoa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was unique and well looked after, excellent location and excellent setting
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Murray M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach getaway with amazing views
Great little cottage and Paul is an excellent host who went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend and will be back for sure. Even had a friendly goat in the mix.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of heaven.
A truly wonderful spot with awesome view of the ocean. Being able to take our little pooch along with us was great and we all enjoyed the walks along the beautiful beach. Paul was a great host and decent down to earth guy. Really recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

John B., Te Awamutu

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Looked for a place where we could bring our dog with. Great place, fantastic host, clean, close to all ammenities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Hey Paul, We totally recommend your loverly little home. So peaceful and view was amazing. Our German Shepherd loved staying there too. Great sunsets, view of the ocean and Whakare Island, steaming away in the background and 5 mins to town! Will book again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2021
Cheers team. It was a pleasure having you :)

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness
New year 2021
Absolutely fantastic setting. Great set up for our large dog. Home has everything you could need and beach is only minutes walk away and not overrun with people. Paul was really helpful. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and relaxing
It was nice to walk down the beach with the dog when we wanted to. No dramas, no problems. Thanks Paul, from Paul and Pauline.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenni D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labour Weekend 2020
Had a great weekend at the Cottage. The view is amazing and easy to get to the beach. Paul was so easy to deal with and the property was clean and tidy with everything we needed. Also secure for our little dog and great we could take her.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
We initially booked to stay 6 nights and then changed it to 8 nights because the views from this place are outstanding! It is 2 min walk to the beach and a short drive to town. Paul, the landlord, is an awesome guy who would go out of his way to make our stay more enjoyable. Our dogs absolutely loved the big garden and the walks on the beach. We would go back to this place with no hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This property has an amazing location with close beach access and walks. The view from the deck was so pretty and even in winter we were out there during the day with a glass of wine. The property is fully fenced so dog friendly. The cottage was super tidy and well maintained. There was also well stocked kitchen which was great to walk into. Paul the owner stayed in his shed behind the cottage during our stay and was very respectful of our privacy. He is friendly and easy to deal with. We would highly reccomend this place for a visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S., Putaruru, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
I can’t recommend this lovely cottage enough - either as a singles or couple retreat - but especially for those who love to take their dogs with them & have difficulty finding anywhere! It was just fantastic & would be even more wonderful in fine weather! Paul was so easy to communicate with, friendly & accommodating. Most definitely recommend & we’ll be coming back, for sure :)

8/10 Good

Leila L.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful views, simple and cosy
lovely to stay in a place that was loved and attended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul R., Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
East coast paradise
My partner and I had a relaxing 3 day stay at Paul's cottage. Short walk to the beach where we caught snapper while surfcasting, everything you need and nothing you dont. Highly recommended from my partner and I!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nico Z., Tiel, The Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
A wonderful beach house. Everything you need for a perfect stay, is available inside as well outside. Only a couple of minutes (by foot) to the beach for some walking or fishing. The view from the house is perfect. Paul is a super host; friendly, helpful an very with a great hospitality. Thanks Paul, for letting us stay at such a beautiful place!! Such places become rare to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Tony and Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing at the Beach
Beautiful spot by the beach. Quiet location and not far from the shops. Ideal for rest and relaxation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage at the Coast
Paul Speedy is a great host, friendly but discrete. When not using the cottage he is staying in the facility behind (out of sight and mind). The cottage facilities are very clean and homely in the limited space available (bedroom plus living/kitchen area). 5 minutes walk to an open beach and only a few minutes drive to Ohope. Great views to Motuora and White Islands. Between the cottage and the beach there is subdivision with houses being built.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Irene F., Hamilton, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Thank you Paul for allowing us to stay. Also appreciated is how prompt your communication has been. A wonderful cottage to stay in and it was lovely to see the scenic view. As for your bed.. wow! I think with all the holiday home stays we have done, both here in NZ and overseas, your bed was the most comfortable thank you. And being able to bring our wee furball with us was the icing on the cake. Many thanks and cheers Irene and George
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks team. Come back anytime :)

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views, cosy place and dog friendly!
Paul's property was just gorgeous. A classic kiwi bach with stunning views of Moutohora Whale Island, an out-of-this-world comfortable bed, and a genuinely dog-friendly property. There's a beautiful beach nearby, the local river it's a great base to explpore not only Whakatane but also Papamoa, Tauranga and Te Urewera. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it!

8/10 Good

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastlands
Yes was a great little place close to the beach, awesome views.

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl V., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fantastic
What an amazing place with magical views! Great place to unwind and chill - highly recommend it if you are wanting to get away from it all - put your feet up - grab a cold one and look at the view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bela G., Auckland

Awesome cottage stay
So comfortable, warm, great views and very friendly owner. Everything you need, well set up and lots of sunshine
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

Wonderful home, fantastic location, stunning views, awesome host. Definitely would come back!!
Paul was very friendly, helpful and generous. Four of us stayed. Place worked great with two of us sleeping in the house and two sleeping in the campervan on the lawn. 5min walk to beautiful beach, and quick, easy drive to whakatane. Brilliant stay, great host, proper recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

great cottage
Comfortable and homey with lovely view and very close to Whakatane. Good value and the owner is very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maisie M.

Fantastic stay. Wonderful views.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The Bach was small and cosy, yet had everything I needed. I particularly enjoyed the unexpected mod cons such as sky tv, a chrome cast and heated towel rail! Kitchen is very well stocked and the bed was very comfortable. But the best part was the location. The view was spectacular of the ocean and the island. Minutes walk to the beach, couldn’t ask for more. Thanks so much :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Nicola B.

Magic spot!
A tidy little cottage in an amazing spot. Very peaceful and so close to the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018