Muriel and Evan were incredibly gracious hosts. My wife and I felt as though we were home. The Bush environment was relaxing and it sounds like rain drops are falling slowly all the time. The nearest town, Whitianga, is 10 Km south and the views on the drive to it are great.
Plenty to do from hot water beach to the Spa downtown( you would think it was in the middle of nowhere ) Cathedral Cove, Cooks Beach, all within an easy hour drive with view after view.
The accommodations are everything you would think they were and more. Evan and Muriel have built an artist dream from hand.
I'll skip the details to leave the exploration to you.
Impossible to beat on any level...