The Mikimiki eco retreat was everything we wished for and then some. A big group of friends who wanted a peaceful weekend were able to achieve a good mix of social time and solitary break out space. The house is huge and has the amenities required to accommodate a group of 9 adults, we had a comfortable bed each! I personally appreciated the privacy and nature of the house. It was blissful sitting outside under the quiet night sky, relaxing to birdsong and the sound of running water from the stream. You can tell the house was built with family gatherings in mind. I would advise bringing a woolen blanket each during winter, while the house heats up nicely from the 2 fires it still gets cold in the early hours of the morning.