I planned to stay two days. In end I stayed five, skipping three days on the Coromandel peninsula for it without any regrets. This says it all. From Nicki and Doug’s lovely and stylish home, it’s just a three-minute walk to the swimmable and miles-long sandy beach of Mount Maunganui for a dip in the Pacific or more active and challenging water sport. The center of town, with all kinds of lovely cafés, diners and other shops, is a very quick car drive or a fifteen-to-twenty-minute walk.
I walked from home around and up the Mount several times and (listen, photographers!) shot some stunning pictures.
Doug and Nicki are very friendly, welcoming and caring hosts, who made me feel at home right away, while I also had my own little world in the garden cabin. I’m not a dog lover but lovely Sophie showed me that even I can make friends with a dog. Totally new experience for me!
If you want to relax in a very lovely holiday town, enjoy beach and walking activities and seaside resort vibes plus some great hosts, this is for you. 100% recommended!