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Charming older style cottage .

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Step into this Blacks Point holiday home, nestled near the Inangahua River. Enjoy summer swimming and excellent fishing right on your doorstep. Explore nearby tramping trails, go mountain biking or visit the local museum with its working gold stamper.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming older style cottage .

This holiday home is situated 3km east off Reefton in the historical settlement of Blacks Point . The cottage backs onto the Inangahua River, great for summer swimming. Excellent fishing area. Close to the bush - excellent tramping hunting and mountain biking opportunities. Blacks Point has a museum where an extensive collection of historical items are on show. There is also a working water driven gold stamper. The nearby town of Reefton is steeped in gold and coal mining history . The town has a golf course, hotels, cafes, and an information centre.

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

Charming Older Style
Charming Older Style Cottage
Charming older style cottage . Blacks Point
Charming older style cottage . Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
West Coast, Blacks Point

What's nearby

  • Blacks Point Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Reefton Racecourse - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Paparoa National Park - 19 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Lake Daniells - 37 min drive - 57.7 km
  • Buller Gorge - 51 min drive - 78.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Broadway Tearooms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Reef Cottage Cafe, Reefton - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Inangahua Arms Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shazza's Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Alblasserdam - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming older style cottage . pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming older style cottage .?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming older style cottage .?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming older style cottage . located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Blacks Point Museum and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Reefton Racecourse. Paparoa National Park and Lake Daniells are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Charming older style cottage . Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 164 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

6.0

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect kiwi batch. Clean, tidy and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay,warm,close to walks and the river. Friendly community. Comfortable accomodation and a beautiful environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrie M.

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

Cozy Bach, Picturesque spot!

Amazing cozy cottage, thoughtfully decorated and well equipped with everything you need for a good stay. Lovely setting close to reefton and backing onto the river. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Nice quiet getaway

Enjoyed my stay here thank you.Kind regards, Russell
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Charming

Loved our 2 night stay. Would definitely come back.Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

As charming as the cottage name

Very tranquil spot and such a lovely cottage! Wish I knew of this property the last time I stayed nearby. And the owner is great and responded very quickly to any questions. I would highly recommend this property to anyone and everyone! Love this cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Rural charm

Cottage ideally located for access to fishing opportunities in the area. Very quiet and peaceful with old school charm.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie A.

Liked: Communication

Good one night stop

Good location for a one night stop en route to Abel Tasman.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

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

Peace and quiet.

This was a lovely place to stay for 5 nights while we explored walking tracks around the Reefton area. It was a very short drive into Reefton for stocking up and charging our car. Chris is a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

STEP UP SHOWER WAS ISSUE

AND STEP IN KITCHEN OTHERWISE A GOOD STAY
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette W.

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

Cute cottage

Very comfortable and a beautiful area, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye T.

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

Great place to stay, even had cell coverage in the kitchen

Loved the place ould definitely stay again. Stayed there to get away from internet and cell coverage but still got coverage in the kitchen and lounge in certain spots
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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

Awesome, comfortable cottage.

Beautiful secluded property with mature trees and garden, with river at back of property.Very restful, charming and calming.House fully equipped with everything you'd need, with comfortable beds and sofa.Loved our stay and time spent at Black's Point museum. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Awesome

We throughly enjoyed our stay and the host Chris was amazing and went out of his way to show us around. We would definitely be back again.Thanks Chris
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyanne W.

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

Hideaway

Lovely hideaway, peaceful, quiet fantastic place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous historic cottage. On a dead end road, right next to amazing walking tracks. Museum up the road is a must. Swimming hole at bottom of the garden in the river, bliss. Very homely and comfortable. Beautiful pottery around home from creative owner. A little tip, bring the insect repellent! Loved it here, would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Happy Gent

From the description and photographs on the website this holiday cottage was as I expected. Very happy to recommend for a holiday or a brief stop over
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre T.

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

lovely spot away from it all

excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim E., Geraldine

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

Very relaxing, and comfortable

The bach is clean, comfortable, it has all we needed and an escape from the grind of city life. There are great walks from the bach with local history. The museum is worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Westley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed this accommodation and it exceeded our expectations. My wife and I were in the area to ride Old Ghost Road, Te Ara Paparoa, and the Pike 29 Memorial Track. This accommodation was central and convenient for our agenda. We really appreciated Chris and his responsiveness. When we needed help or something, he was super responsive, but we were also left to our peace. It was truly a charming cottage. The place appeared clean and was away from the chaos. It seems like it would be a great place for folks looking to fish on holiday. I'd just throw out two things for folks considering staying: 1. Anyone over 1.83 meters is going to have a tough time with the bathroom area and the passing into that room of the house. The toilet area for a tall person feels exactly like it does when you're in the bathroom on an airplane with your head pressed up against the ceiling trying to maneuver your body for a proper aim. 2. There is no wifi. It doesn't state there is, so it is what it is, but I feel like wifi should at this point be a standard provided item. Either way, it's not, so plan for that. We had Google Fi, which ran off the Spark Cellular tower and provided us with one strong bar that allowed us to do anything we needed to, including streaming. All in all, I'd stay here again. Really charming, peaceful stay. Thanks Chris!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

graham w.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Had no sheets on bed.towels yukky.no matching knives and forks.please put in ad to bring your own li

Nice place but inadequate linen and cutlery and glasses.disappointing for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie S.

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

Relax and Enjoy

Cute cottage in lovely surroundings. Bring your togs as you can swim in the River behind the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Rianna U.

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

Great stay in this beautiful old cottage

Great charming older cottage (read instructions carefully on how to get there). Would stay again 😊 Be wary of only a single powerpoint in each room being an older house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Beautiful homely place by the river

We loved staying here. I appreciated the CD music collection! Swam in the river (Very Cold). Nice firm beds. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Quartzopolis

Another visit to lovely Reefton and our favourite bookabach. So lovely to be again even if cut short by car troubles. So nice to see our host again and learn a bit about his pottery.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023