Stunningly Private Piha Retreat

From the moment we booked it till the day we left it was a great experience. Great communication from our host with good information to help us find the place. The place itself was amazing. The views were to die for and the little walks in the area were great for exploring. Perfect for a chill start to our honeymoon after coming all the way from Scotland. Place was well equipped, clean and very comfortable. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone going to Piha. Easy to get to Piha and Karekare from there.

This retreat was simply wonderful. The panoramic views of the ocean and bush, the front door access to the bush trails, just down the road to the magical Piha beach, and the gorgeous outside bath. The bach itself had everything you needed in a minimalistic but highly functional way - it couldn't have been more comfortable yet it was super effective in making the outdoors the star of the stay. The attached photo is not enhanced - that is the raw experience. Simply beautiful.

Beautiful property in a magical setting. The bushwalks and outdoor baths were fantastic to have on the doorstep, and it was wonderful watching the kereru flying by. The interior of the house is beginning to look a little tired, but overall it was a great place to stay, and the fire was such a bonus.

Beautiful property in an unique location. 10/10 recommended

We stayed for 10 nights while we ventured around the north island. The retreat had everything we needed with stunning views on top of it all.

The area around the house was gorgeous with bush trails and very lush and tropical. The owner was very nice and we met him both when we got there and when we left and I wish we could have stayed longer!

Our stay at this very special property was one super recharge! Absolutely loved every aspect. The family history and journey toward making this home a place to share is so very commendable. Birdlife and clean air will slow you down to the rhythm of your own heart...nothing else matters. Would definitely recommend to friends and would stay again.

Stunning views over beautiful native bush towards Lion Rock at Piha Beach. Has its own bush tracks which we explored all of them. Outdoor bath is a treasure used it every day! Fire place kept us cozy as its winter time and was lovely after each day of walking. We explored all our favourite tramping tracks in the area. Comfortable and cozy beds we liked the kitchenette set up and really enjoyed our stay. Thanks for sharing!

The views from the property were amazing. It's also very peaceful there. The outdoor bathtub was not usable, though. There was no microwave at the property but an oven and stoves were available. The beds were not as soft as I'd like but over it's comfortable. Heating was available in all rooms. The bush walk tracks within the property area were really cool. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and wished we had booked for two nights instead of one.

We arrived to a friendly welcome from Mike. We were immensely pleased with the location and setting. The home was tidy and clean, although the windows were quite grubby which impinged on the view. Good kitchen facilities and lots of wood for the fire. The outdoor bath was a special treat to soak in after a day walking in the bush and along the beaches. Comfy lounge furniture and a good outdoor eating area too. A very nice retreat from a busy life.