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

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Relax on the covered patio surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a comfortable bed, a framed picture, and a cozy reading nook.
Stroll through a serene garden oasis with lush greenery and a charming picket fence.
Cozy living space with a kitchen area, dining table, and comfortable seating.
Relax in a comfortable seating area with a sofa and chair, surrounded by framed pictures and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

About this property

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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. There is weekday traffic to and fro the mine.

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 garden. It is usually quiet and peaceful. (Unless the coal trucks are running). 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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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

Pets not 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

About the area

Map
Blackball, West Coast

What's nearby

  • West Coast Rail Trail - 25 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 26 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Lake Brunner - 29 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Rapahoe Beach - 32 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Shantytown - 41 min drive - 47.5 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk.?

As of Jul 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk. on Jul 31, 2025 start from CA $122.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Roa Cottage is a rustic cottage, close to the start of the Paparoa Great walk.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in Blackball, this cottage is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Brunner Industrial Site and within 20 mi (32 km) of Wingham Park and Greymouth Golf Club. West Coast Rail Trail and Pounamu Pathway Māwhera are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke L.

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

Always a great place to stay

Best holiday house on the coast, will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Enjoyed our Stay

Great location, Enjoyed a peaceful stay. Lyndsey is a thoughtful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

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

Great stay

It was a beautiful historic miners cottage full of books. Great garden too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little property with a fantastic host. The fire had been lit before we arrived on the first night. The house has everything you need while away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre N.

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

Quiet Stay

If you would like to stay in the country and in a quiet place this is the place.The host, Lyndsey, is nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Peaceful

Loved the place. Just what my soul needed. The owner is very friendly, had a great time, i will book again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Comfortable stay

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

8/10 Good

Jack C.

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

Great weekend away

Lydnsey made us feel very welcome and at home. Would definitely recommend for future trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Mieke S.

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

Nice cottage in a beautyful garden

Great place! Don’t forget repellent against sandflies. Théo are harmless but anoing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen f., Motueka

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

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

8/10 Good

Ian A.

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

Lovely, quaint cottage

Nice garden, welcoming fire and cat. Would enjoy staying again, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie H.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely fantastic experience in the middle of pastures, with birds singing, star studded skies, cat visiting, and a sweet hostess. For adventurous and sentimental people it would be great. Arrive before sunset. Fresh and clean linen and towels. If you are looking for hotel style accommodations, that is not for you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Noel M.

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

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

Paul M.

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

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

megan s.

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

Exceptional!

Lyndsey is the nicest accommodation host I have ever encountered.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Wigs A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Night at Blackball

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

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

Abby L.

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

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

Jane S.

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

Losty's company

We had a cosy night with everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

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

8/10 Good

Stuart L.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali A.

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

Excellent

A very nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique, out of the way property. Just as I like em
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025