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

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A covered patio area with a gravel floor, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden fence.
A white picket fence with a metal gate, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a picture on the wall, and a lamp.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Yard
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Blackball, West Coast
  • Place, Brunner Industrial Site
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, West Coast Rail Trail
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Brunner
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Greymouth

Blackball, a neighbourhood in Greymouth, is home to this cottage. Greymouth Golf Club and West Coast Rail Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wingham Park and Paparoa National Park. Grey District Aquatic Centre and Shantytown Heritage Railway are also worth visiting.
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Map
Blackball, West Coast

What's nearby

  • Brunner Industrial Site - 19 min drive - 20.7 km
  • West Coast Rail Trail - 32 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Left Bank Art Gallery - 34 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Lake Brunner - 39 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Rapahoe Beach - 41 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Formerly the Blackball Hilton - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blackball Workingmen's Club & Msa - ‬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 11 Nov 2026, 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 16 Mar 2027 start from NZ$196, including 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.

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

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.?

Checkout 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 miles (32 km) of Wingham Park and Greymouth Golf Club. West Coast Rail Trail and Pounamu Pathway Māwhera are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2025
Thanks for staying Luke and the neat review. Will see you again. Lyndsey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great traditional kiwi bach ,so much history around there ,we will definitely be back .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
You have a credit when you come back Mike.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great wee place! Warm, clean, tidy, with a homely feel. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Thanks Peter, nice to have the four of you here. Lyndsey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in this spacious yester-year cottage. Very comfortable and cosy. Lovely hot fire place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was lovely. We loved the house, the views from each large
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is a delightful hideaway in the West Coast bush. Host is very welcoming and had the fire lit for us so the place was lovely and warm. Good selection of tea, coffee and other bits and useful pieces.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

A very nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Just wondering if you need your pillow that you left? Lyndsey
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Nice place however the plugs in the place are welll over loaded , and we thought it was dangerous ,but a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2023
Thanks Noel, Was nice to have you and your entourage of bikes and others. Thank you for being such considerate guests. regards Lyndsey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The kitchen had everything. The beds were comfy and clean. ! The views were spectacular!! And the welcoming committee named Losty was such a blessing.!! Lovely old cottage for peace and quiet ..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2023
Thanks Paul for the nice review and for leaving the cottage so tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blackball secret

A perfect home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptionally clean! Convenient.

Cleanest place we've ever stayed in. Convenient location. Quiet. Well supplied with everything we needed. Recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paparoa track stay

Love lotsy the cat, major highlight was cuddles by the fire which Lyndsay had on for us. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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