10/10 Excellent
John H.
18 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
John H.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Entire home
The cosy Driftwood Cottage situated directly opposite the Paparoa Track exit!
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Punakaiki, Punakaiki
- Pororari River Track2 min walk
- Punakaiki Beach3 min walk
- Pancake Rocks10 min walk
- Greymouth (GMN)45 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
About this property
The cosy Driftwood Cottage situated directly opposite the Paparoa Track exit!
Kitchen & Dining:
Driftwood Cottage has a fully self contained kitchen with everything you need to prepare your own food during your stay. Open plan kitchen & dining makes a great space for interacting with others, or on the deck embracing the afternoon sun looking up at the towering limestone cliffs! Or cook on the Balcony with the bbq!
Bedroom:
Driftwood sleeps four people, with two singles and one double.
Outdoor areas:
A large covered balcony makes Driftwood fantastic for afternoons in the sun (or being out of the rain)! Plenty of space for kids to run around! With its own bike storage shed Driftwood makes the ultimate post Great Walk/Bike holiday house! Lock up your bikes and head next door to the Tavern beer garden!
Bathrooms:
One toilet and one shower
Washing machine
Wifi: Free wifi is included.
Check in: 3pm Check out: 10am
Driftwood Cottage has a fully self contained kitchen with everything you need to prepare your own food during your stay. Open plan kitchen & dining makes a great space for interacting with others, or on the deck embracing the afternoon sun looking up at the towering limestone cliffs! Or cook on the Balcony with the bbq!
Bedroom:
Driftwood sleeps four people, with two singles and one double.
Outdoor areas:
A large covered balcony makes Driftwood fantastic for afternoons in the sun (or being out of the rain)! Plenty of space for kids to run around! With its own bike storage shed Driftwood makes the ultimate post Great Walk/Bike holiday house! Lock up your bikes and head next door to the Tavern beer garden!
Bathrooms:
One toilet and one shower
Washing machine
Wifi: Free wifi is included.
Check in: 3pm Check out: 10am
Property manager
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Punakaiki
Located in Punakaiki, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Mitchell’s Gully Gold Mine and Mitchells Gully Gold Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Paparoa National Park and Pororari River Track. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Punakaiki, Punakaiki
What's nearby
- Pororari River Track - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Punakaiki Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Pancake Rocks - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Paparoa National Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pancake Rocks Cafe - 14 min walk
- Wild Coast Cafe - 14 min walk
- Punakaiki Crafts & Cafe - 14 min walk
- Wild Coast Cafe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Check-in
8.2/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
8.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
liz B.
11 Feb 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
liz B.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin K., Phoenix, Arizona, USA
4 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home away from home
Kristin K.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
4/10 Poor
David K.
6 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Very dissapointing!
David K.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
JACINTA B.
3 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Punakaiki holiday home
JACINTA B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Akhil M.
28 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay
Akhil M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
20 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Bach close to beach, river and walks
Heather R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Julie S.
3 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Julie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mike Pallot P.
14 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and good value
Mike Pallot P.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
4/10 Poor
Megan C.
22 Dec 2020
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This is very tired, lacking in some niceness
Megan C.
10/10 Excellent
dana f.
28 Jan 2019
Comfy & close to attractions
dana f.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Julia B.
20 Jan 2019
Fully Self Contained Cottage With Everything You Need
Julia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Lucy B.
7 Apr 2018
Lovely little cosy cottage, well equipped with everything you need.
Lucy B.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Martyn H.
25 Mar 2018
A great place in a fantastic location.
Martyn H.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ann S.
5 Mar 2018
A delightful and well appointed cottage with very comfortable beds.
Ann S.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Sonja D.
11 Feb 2018
Great location on main road but close to beach.
Sonja D.
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