Waking up to the sound of tuis and having our morning coffee on the balcony overlooking Mercury Bay was absolutely magic. The studio was exactly as described but the views even better than we imagined! Margot, Bruce and Freda the friendly dog met us on arrival and gave great local tips and generously offered the use of some equipment for fishing. We felt like we had complete privacy but also knew we could pop over to their place if we had any issues. The location is fabulous and within walking distance of Go Vino restaurant which you HAVE to try if in Cooks Beach. We left Margot and Bruce’s place feeling completely rested and relaxed and we wouldn’t hesitate to book again if visiting Cooks Beach.