Fun cosy cottage on the south side of the beautiful Ngunguru River

Nice and quiet, and away from neighbours so it felt like a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoyable, and would gladly stay again. The view and sunny surround was absolutely amazing, as was the stroll down to the jetty. The house does provide all necessary cooking and living amenities to make the stay comfortable. However a coffee table would be really useful as there is no where to put your drink while watching tv. Absolutely fantastic that the property is pet friendly which is why we booked but it probably needs to be aired out before guests arrive as there was a really strong dog smell when we arrived. After airing the house during our 2 day stay the smell was gone by the time we left, and we also had a small dog as well. There is, understandably, a security camera watching the entrance. Although it provides security it should probably be mentioned in the listing for awareness.

The property was great with all the facilities to cook food and wash and dry clothes. Very quiet with outstanding views as the property is located up high on a mountain. The road conditions to the property from the main town were ok with about 20 minutes of steady driving and only a small bit of gravel road for about 6 minutes driving slow. If you need groceries get them before driving out. Make sure you notify the manager if driving to the river and wharf on the property. The road to the wharf is gravel and quite steep and takes between 5 to 10 minutes slowly in dry conditions. The path down to the wharf is very steep

This little place was a highlight of our trip. The position and the views were breathtaking! Steven made sure to communicate with us regularly and the little cottage was beautiful. Thank you for such an amazing stay!

We absolutely enjoyed our time at the cottage and only wished for more. We got the peace and serenity we were much longing for and this humble cottage offered that to us in abundance. We truly loved the panoramic view of the bay, the quietness and privacy we got here. Steve is also an amazing host, we gave us such useful and timely information to make our stay a great one.

We had a lovely stay here - the host was welcoming, the cottage was great, and the views are outstanding.

Functional and with a beautiful view. Could benefit from some maintenance and a deep clean. The dog smell is omnipresent. Might not bother you when you bring your own pets.

Great host happy to answer any questions and give advise on the area. Great location if you want to get away from it all but at the same time it's only 20-30 from whangarei or tutkaka

The house is very comfortable with 2 good sized bedrooms and big living/dining areas. There are some beautiful pieces of art and an excellent book collection. The view is amazing and the property has some hidden gems. We were here for 3 nights and loved every minute. Host is great!

real peace and quiet with lots of space. just the sound of the birds. Everything we needed including tech. Very comfy bed with quality linen. Will book again

Had a delightful stay at this place. It is a little off the beaten track so to speak, so for exploring there’s a little bit more to do but the surrounding area is breathtaking, the house is ideal for a small family of couple, everything you need. Such a great couple of nights here.

This is a great batch the views are amazing it is totally private. The beds are great and it has everything you need for a great stay A big thanks to our host Steve great to deal with.

Fabulous quiet bach,our dog loved it,very safe for him.totally recommend this place

Was such a tranquil private place The views are just beautiful Steve provided everything we could want. It was our home away from home. It was warm and so inviting Thank you steve we will most certainly come back

Fantastic place to kick back and get back to nature. The walk was well worth pushing on for.