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Cosie Miners cottage in historic blackball, surrounded by the Paparoa ranges

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Blackball Grey District, West Coast
  • Place, Brunner Industrial Site
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, West Coast Rail Trail
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteith's Brewing Company
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Greymouth

With a stay at this cottage in Greymouth (Blackball), you'll be 9 minutes by car from Brunner Industrial Site. .This cottage is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Wingham Park and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Greymouth Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Brunner Industrial Site - 10 min drive - 15.6 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 18 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Left Bank Art Gallery - 19 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Monteith's Brewing Company - 19 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Greymouth Golf Club - 19 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Greymouth Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Formerly the Blackball Hilton - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blackball Workingmen's Club & Msa - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Cosie Miners cottage in historic blackball, surrounded by the Paparoa ranges

Enjoy stepping back in time to the historic coal mining town of blackball.
A cosie, practical wee cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Surrounded by the Paparoa ranges with stunning views out the windows. Watch the sun go down behind the mountains and the clouds roll over the tops.

Relax and unwind after exploring the beautiful Westcoast. Explore the trails on foot or by mountain bike.
With a town that offers two pubs,a general store that does the best fish n chips and also the famous Blackball sausage shop.

Visit the outdoor museum and see the history behind this town and the relics that are around, all with in walking distance from the cottage.
Two comfortable sized bedrooms with a sleepout in the back. A garden big enough for the kids to play in.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Turn on water mains on the rhs of the driveway as your looking at the house.
Get key from lock box
Turn electric mains switch on behind the door in the first bedroom.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Cosie Miners cottage in historic blackball, surrounded by the Paparoa ranges Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
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7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jamahl K.

Cute cosy old place, they have done a nice job of making it welcoming with everything you need.Remember your linen as it wasn’t specified, we did ask and Nickie was very helpful and accommodating. Blackball is way cuter than we had thought it would be too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks to Nickie & Shawn, the place was great and very central to the bush, so quiet up in the bush, so much to see,thanks heaps John & Sharon
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026