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The cottage has a full kitchen, open-plan dining and lounge area, a fireplace, laundry, shower, toilet and a outdoor eating area. It overlooks a pond with rural views. Guests are welcome to explore the farm and its marked tracks, including the pine forestry walk and views over the valley. Farm animals described by the host include ducks, chickens, horses, sheep and lambs.  Eggs may be collected when available; herbs and vegetables are available on request, and seasonal fruit may sometimes be supplied. Horse riding or horse time may be arranged by enquiry. The location is less than 15 minutes from Whitianga and about 25 minutes from Hahei and Hot Water Beach. A separate wedding offering combines the cottage and wedding paddock, with marquee and supplier arrangements handled separately. The wedding offering describes adjacent-field event parking and space for caterers, lawn games and a caravan bar; these are not stated inclusions in an ordinary stay.","status":"specified"},"highlights":{"values":["Two-bedroom cottage plus a double-bed cabin sleep-out, with a stated maximum of six guests.","Private, self-catering accommodation overlooking a pond and rural countryside.","25-acre farm with marked walking tracks and a pine forestry walk.","Outdoor eating area, barbecue and an indoor fireplace.","Less than 15 minutes from Whitianga and about 25 minutes from Hahei and Hot Water Beach."],"status":"specified"},"amenities":{"values":["Wi-Fi","Heating","Hot water","Bed linen","Towels","Kitchen","Living area","Refrigerator","Freezer","Oven","Stove","Microwave","Dishwasher","Coffee maker","Kettle","Dining table","Washing machine","Clothes dryer","Television","Garden","Patio or balcony","Barbecue","Free parking","Smoke alarm","Full kitchen with oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.","Coffee machine and coffee plunger; coffee beans, espresso coffee and tea bags are supplied. Guests bring their own food.","Wi-Fi internet access.","TV with Freeview and Chromecast.","Indoor fireplace.","Laundry and washing machine.","Linen provided.","Shower and toilet.","Patio, outdoor eating area and outdoor furniture.","Barbecue.","Marked farm tracks and pine forestry walks.","Chicken eggs may be collected when available; there is a herb garden and  seasonal fruit may sometimes be supplied.","Guests may feed the ducks; chicken eggs may be collected when available. Follow the property’s existing feeding guidance."],"status":"specified"},"spaces":{"values":["Queen bedroom","queen bed","Cabin sleep-out"],"status":"specified"},"locationNotes":{"values":["221 Mill Creek Road, Whitianga 3591, on the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand.","The host describes the property as two minutes up Mill Creek Road, set on 25 acres, with ten acres of pine forest for walking.","Less than 15 minutes to Whitianga and about 25 minutes to Hahei and Hot Water Beach, as stated by the host; these are approximate journey times, not guarantees.","A supermarket is about 15 minutes away by car.","Several swimming holes are up the road, with directions available in the cottage booklet; the website also describes an adjacent river swimming hole.","Combat Zone and Coroglen Pub is a few minutes' drive away.  The bike park is a wonderland for children and a worth a visit.","Marked farm and forestry tracks are available to walk through at any time.","Whitianga  has a deep-water harbour, shopping, dining, swimming and outdoor activities. Cafe's and restaurants, and boating trips.","Hot Water Beach is  a place to dig in naturally heated mineral water, with surfing, art galleries and cafes.","Hahei is a sheltered beach with pohutukawa trees, swimming, boating, fishing, shops and eateries, near the start of the Cathedral Cove walkway."],"status":"specified"},"pricingAndFees":{"values":["The website lists $280 per night for two guests from October to March, and $250 per night for two guests from April to September. The currency and applicable tariff year are not explicitly stated. These are advertised tariffs, not a current availability or booking quote.","The website lists $50 per extra guest; the currency and charging period for that extra-guest fee are not explicitly stated.","Cleaning fees, deposits, tax treatment, payment timing and horse-activity charges are not supplied in the reviewed material; absence does not mean no charge.","Wedding paddock, marquee and professional supplier arrangements are separate from an ordinary accommodation booking; current package prices and inclusions require enquiry."],"status":"specified"},"bookingRules":{"values":["Confirmation: Request","Standard check-in is 3.00 pm to 9:00 pm; check-out is 10:00 am.","Earlier arrival or later departure may be requested from the host and is not guaranteed.","The website states a two-night minimum during peak season. A one-night stay may be requested by contacting the host; peak-season dates are not defined.","The supplied property website provides an enquiry form and a check-availability link.","Horse riding or horse time may be arranged by messaging the host; availability, supervision, price and other terms are not specified.","Visits to view the cottage or wedding offering are by appointment. Wedding packages are based on guest numbers; they can combine the cottage and wedding paddock, a marquee arranged with Peninsula Party Hire and separate local suppliers. Help with caterers, makeup, photographers, hairdressing, florists and celebrants is advertised."],"status":"specified"},"policies":{"values":["Smoking: Not allowed","Pets: By request","Children: Allowed","Events: By request","Cancellation: Flexible","Dogs are welcome only if they are outside dogs, as stated on the property website.","The firepit cannot be used during summer because of fire risk.","The cottage uses tank water. Guests are asked to conserve water, limit shower time, flush only when necessary, run the dishwasher only when full and not leave taps running.","Farm fences may be electric. Treat them as electric and use gates and tracks, even though the hosts try to switch them off for a stay.","Feed ducks away from the cottage, by the pond. The guest guide describes morning feeding by the chicken coop, a white feed bucket, and giving only a small amount.","Guests may visit the chicken coop and collect eggs; the guest guide also welcomes cooked food scraps or bread for the chickens.","Rubbish goes in the black bin behind the cottage; tell the hosts if it becomes full. Recycling bins are under the kitchen sink, and a compost or chicken-food container is on the bench."],"status":"specified"},"suitabilityAndAccessibility":{"values":["Families: Yes","Business travel: Yes","Long stays: Yes","Step-free access: No","The host welcomes families and children and describes a quiet place to relax and unwind.  Children love the ducks and chickens and the space to play and explore.  There is a pond on the property surrounded by planting.  Electric fences are turned off when guests visit.","Guests may explore the farm on marked tracks using gates and tracks, and are welcome to visit the horses. Riding or horse time may be arranged with the host.","The hosts welcome guests to say hello and otherwise respect their privacy.","There are 2 small steps to enter the cottage and it is from there all acessable on one level.  The outdoor deck has a cover over the couches.   There is an easy track to get to the pine forrest."],"status":"specified"},"criticalCaveats":{"values":[],"status":"not_specified"}},"contact_routes":[{"routeType":"website","url":"https://millcreekcottage.co.nz/","displayValue":"https://millcreekcottage.co.nz/","verificationStatus":"pending","contactPolicy":"supplied_property_website","verificationScope":"not_required","preferenceRank":0,"isPrimary":true},{"routeType":"email","url":"mailto:stay@millcreekcottage.co.nz","displayValue":"stay@millcreekcottage.co.nz","verificationStatus":"verified","contactPolicy":"verified_contact_route","verificationScope":"contact_control_or_reachability_only","preferenceRank":1,"isPrimary":false}],"contact_route_states":[{"routeType":"website","state":"public_supplied"},{"routeType":"email","state":"public_verified"},{"routeType":"email","state":"awaiting_verification"},{"routeType":"phone","state":"awaiting_verification"},{"routeType":"whatsapp","state":"awaiting_verification"}],"external_links":[{"title":"Booking.com listing supplied with the request","url":"https://www.booking.com/hotel/nz/mill-creek-cottage-kaimarama.html"}],"photos":[],"canonical_facts":{"rates":[],"bookingRules":[{"key":"confirmation","value":"request","status":"specified","provenance":"unconfirmed"}],"policies":[{"key":"smoking","value":"not_allowed","status":"specified","provenance":"unconfirmed"},{"key":"pets","value":"by_request","status":"specified","provenance":"unconfirmed"},{"key":"children","value":"allowed","status":"specified","provenance":"unconfirmed"},{"key":"events","value":"by_request","status":"specified","provenance":"unconfirmed"},{"key":"cancellation","value":"flexible","status":"specified","provenance":"unconfirmed"}],"suitability":[{"key":"families","value":true,"status":"specified","provenance":"unconfirmed"},{"key":"business travel","value":true,"status":"specified","provenance":"unconfirmed"},{"key":"long stays","value":true,"status":"specified","provenance":"unconfirmed"}],"accessibility":[{"key":"step-free access","value":false,"status":"specified","provenance":"unconfirmed"}]},"fact_provenance":{"status":"unconfirmed","sourceKinds":["first_party_website"],"lastCheckedAt":null},"evaluations":[{"issuer":"openstays.ai","evaluation_type":"profile_confidence","score":9,"scaleMax":100,"components":{"badgeDomainConnection":0,"highImpactProvenance":0,"duplicateAddressIntegrity":5,"contactPaymentSafety":4,"freshnessReconfirmation":0},"labels":["automated_score","not_a_guarantee","not_inspected","not_ownership_checked","not_safety_certification"]}]}