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The Oyster River Retreat is situated on the eastern side of Coromandel Peninsula. As you enter your cottage you will feel completely at ease. Oyster River offers much more than just a bed and breakfast; it is your own private retreat. Much sort after by couples and a single person travelling alone. A delicious breakfast hamper is delivered to you daily. If you seek rest and relaxation then this is the place for you. Take a walk around our 16 acres of garden and native bush. Observe abundent birdlife and pick fresh fruit in season. Follow the track alongside the Purangi Estuary. Your accommodation is self-catering, perfect for an extended stay. When it is time for you to leave you will be refreshed, and feeling like you have had an elixir of life.
476 Purangi Road, Cooks Beach, Whitianga 3591 New Zealand
Oyster River Retreat
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We had some beautiful days at the Oyster River B&B in Cooks Beach with the super-friendly host Sue Warren. Relaxed, helpful, interested and giving opportunities for trips in the area. The B&B is in the center for visit's to the Hot Water Beach, Cathedral's Cove, Cooks Beach and nice walking tracks.
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Date of stay: December 2014
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 22 Feb 2015
Thank you for your review. Your comments are very much appreciated, and i want to thank you both for choosing to stay here. All the best, Sue.
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We loved this B&B. The grounds were beautiful with a cascading stream running through the spacious garden and manicured lawns to collect in a natural pool suitable for a cooling dip. It was so peaceful yet close to Cooks Beach and the ferry to Whitianga. Our continental breakfast, complete with tablecloth was delivered to our spacious fully equiped self-contained unit. We were sooo appreciative of Susan's assistance when one of us became I'll. I would definitely recommend a stay at Oyster River B &B. Patti &David from Ottawa Canada
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Date of stay: January 2012
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â There is only one double room with comfortable Queen bed so you have the place to yourself.
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This place had absolutely everything you need for a wonderful relaxing getaway. Peace, birdsong, heavenly gardens, comfort, coziness. The full kitchen was kitted out with the basic necessities so you could cater for yourself if you didn’t want to go out. Bed was very comfortable and we both slept exceptionally well. I loved the deep, old-fashioned claw foot bath. And the thoughtful extras like bath salts and a candle made the soaking extra special. Only basic TV (3 channels) but it was nice not to have it on and enjoy the peace instead.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from oysterriver, Owner at Oyster River Retreat
Responded 3 Nov 2019
Hi It was lovely to share our home and land with you both. Thank you for the nice comments. You must come and stay again. All the best.
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Such a nice place! We were welcomed warmly by Sue who, during our stay, spoiled us with lots of fresh fruit. My wife particularly liked the figs from their own tree. We stayed here for the last three nights (except for one night Auckland) of our 7 week NZ trip. We could not have wished for a better place. Coromandel is really beautiful and this is a very good location for exploring it. Recommendations: dining at Go Vino in Cooks Beach and Sea Kayaking from Hahei to the Cathedral Coves.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from oysterriver, Owner at Oyster River Retreat
Responded 17 Mar 2019
Good morning Leon and Christal. It was lovely to have you both stay and to share your 'adventurous spirit' in the Land of the Long White Cloud. Thank you for your warm words about our Retreat, and recommendations for local dining and sea adventures, for future travellers. I look foward to your return to our shores. Enjoy your last day in Auckland. Safe travels. Sue.
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We spent three lovely days at Sue's place in Cooks Beach. Great apartment, wonderful garden and Sue was the perfect host - booked activities and tables at restaurants for us and gave great advice on Auckland and the Volvo Ocean Race. I can only highly recommend the Oyster River Retreat.
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from oysterriver, Owner at Oyster River Retreat
Responded 6 Apr 2018
It was a pleasure to have you stay, and we had some nice chats. I am happy that you loved your stay and had time to wind down at Oyster River. Wishing you both all the very best! Sue.
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We loved to stay in Oyster River Retreat. Ik was a beautiful place with a magnificent garden. Also the hospitality of Sue was heart warming. Very relaxing place to be. And the beaches are very marvelous.
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from OysterRiverOwner, Owner at Oyster River Retreat
Responded 20 Jan 2018
Hi. Thank you for taking the time to review Oyster River. We are glad that you had a relaxing stay. All the very best.
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This is an absolute lovely place - an obvious choice to either relax in Sue's beautiful garden with the most spectacular view or visit many of the Coromandel 'must does' that are all located really near by. On top of that Sue is an absolute wonderful host. She is really welcoming, thoughtful and helpful, and she does so many small things that just make you feel right at home. This sure is one of Coromandels hidden gems!
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Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from OysterRiverOwner, Owner at Oyster River Retreat
Responded 13 Jan 2018
It was lovely to have you both stay. I love to see guests enjoy the ambiance of our home and property, it gives me much pleasure. Yes, we are lucky to live in a little piece of paradise. Sabine & Kris, all the very best.
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The time at Oyster River Bed and Breakfast was just great. I had some wonderful days in the area all well as in Sue´s park [she calls it garden ;-)]. If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax, this is where you should stay. Although I travelled on my own, I wasn´t lonely. Sue made me feel welcome and was one the nicest host on my journey. When you are lucky she has made some homemade Limoncello. Just asked her :-)
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from OysterRiverOwner, Owner at Oyster River Retreat
Responded 13 Jan 2018
Hi again. It was a pleasure to host you. Glad you enjoyed relaxing here found a peaceful spot under the trees. I saw Danny and Claudia yesterday, and they thanked me for the opportunity to meet you. I have a feeling to will be back here one day. Alessa, all the very best.
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Perfect place to stay when you like nature and tranquillity Host will give you advise on what can be done and what to see Nice Pizza place with cider very close by Quit nights, many birds, large garden.
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Date of stay: February 2017
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from OysterRiverOwner, Owner at Oyster River Retreat
Responded 14 Feb 2017
Thank you for staying with us. We love it that our guests appreciate tranquility. Yes, pizza next door, within walking distance. Cheers, for the review.
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Located in prime position to explore hot water beach and cathedral cove (room even came with a spade!) Sue (the host) gave us some insider tips of less touristy spots to visit too which we made use of on our second day.
Sue made us feel welcome and provided a lovely breakfast hamper, including fruits from her vast garden. She even took us on a tour of the grounds! The room itself was perfect for our needs (except the lack of wifi for my parents!) and Sue was very accommodating and allowed an extra bed for myself. Proper kitchen so we were able to cook dinner one night.
Highly recommend this spot for both location and friendly host. We wished we could stay longer.
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Date of stay: January 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from OysterRiverOwner, Owner at Oyster River Retreat
Responded 7 Feb 2017
Thanks for coming to stay. Yes we are in a good location to visit all beaches and not far from passenger ferry to Whitianga. I'm glad you enjoyed our secret locations.
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There are more places to choose from in the Cooks Beach area.
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Oyster River Bed and Breakfast
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionCoromandel PeninsulaWhitiangaCooks Beach
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1
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