Paroa Retreat - Supreme House of The Year 2008

Clean, modern, private, relaxing hilltop house with a great view of the islands. My wife and I truly enjoyed the home. The kitchen was well equipped, the deck and hot tub were peaceful and private with a great view. Everything was great.

Very nice, modern house in a bit remote place (but one knows and wants it that way...)Large, very clean and everything as described in profile.I have never ever seen kitchen drawers in such a state, clean and everything in an almost orchestrated order, it almost leaves some stress as one is temopted to hand it back that way ...Kitchen is very fully equipped.Very nice host with perfect intro and hand-over.You get what you see in the profile and that is to a really high standard.If only NZ would not be that far from Europe, we would stay more often in that place!

Stunning house in a stunning location. One of our highlights was enjoying the night sky and numerous kiwi calls from the luxury of the spa pool.

My family and I enjoyed a peaceful time at this beautifully designed home. It was beyond comfortable, clean and surrounded by nature. Lovely place to spend the end of the year with family.

We loved our stay here. The house is fabulous with a magnificent bay of islands view. The house was spotless and well thought out. Everything you could want was there. We would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you Jeff for making our Bay of Islands stay so special.

Nothing to complain about here. A beautiful property, beautifully presented by hosts who understand hospitality. A+

This was the best place we stayed while in New Zealand for a month. The home, grounds and views are absolutely stunning, and we enjoyed every moment we were there. We loved listening to the birds, relaxing in the spa, and cooking on the BBQ. We had a lovely dinner at the winery next door, we recommend the trust the chef menu. After arriving, we learned it is so easy to take a ferry over to the treaty grounds and Paihia, and also boat tours pick up in Russell. We certainly hope to come back someday - thank you, Jeff, for making the whole experience so easy and lovely.

This is absolutely a home we'll plan to return to -- beautifully designed, bright, and meticulously clean and well-maintained. Our kids loved the lawns and the pool/spa. We were in the area to attend a local wedding, and thus weren't planning to sit around the house much, but the Paroa Retreat was so wonderful that we ended up spending many happy hours relaxing and enjoying the view.

Beautiful setting. Very well equipped. Enjoyed very much

a great location, views that are better than you can imagine, an extraordinary house and a very helpful host. We enjoyed a wonderfull week at Paroa Bay Retreat and have already threatened to return. thank you Jeff.