If you‘re looking for the real authentic experience and an amazing stay while In Takaka, make sure you stay with Abbey! Abbey is so lovely and her hospitality was outstanding. Her house is a piece of art, a home filled with soul. Abbey had great inside tips where to eat, drink and go to, to have the real golden bay experience. We made the mistake to go to Takaka without a car but Abbey was kind enough to let us use her two bicycles to get around to at least the closest attractions. The fully equipped kitchen allowed us to cook our own meal and we even got a taste of Abbey‘s home grown veggies. We absolutely loved our stay with Abbey and would highly recommend at least a night or two at her beautiful home when in Takaka.