What a magical place to escape to! The spectacular view across the water to Rangitoto Island is an ever changing artists seascape - from a flotilla of yachts to naval vessels, or crimson sky sunrises to windswept clouds - that you could sit and gaze at for hours sipping your coffee or glass of wine. The golden sands and calm protected waters of Cheltenham Beach, which are literally on the doorstep, make this a wonderful location to build sandcastles and play in the shallows, paddle board, kayak, or to swim the length of the bay.