A marvellous haven in the middle of nowhere, an absolute hidden gem. In fact, while relative to cities it was in the middle of nowhere there was an incredible amount to do and we found an extra night would have helped us explore the area more thoroughly. Very nearby Henderson Bay was a great way to unwind after a long day of driving from Auckland. The views from Peaceful Cottage overlooking the lagoon by Henderson Bay cannot be beat. And of course, we were rewarded with incredible views and lots of walking and hiking opportunities in the Cape Reinga area just 45 minutes north.
Jenny has a wealth of knowledge about the area having grown up in the north and helped us plan our activities. She welcomed us very warmly with her down to earth hospitality. She made us feel very comfortable and even provided fresh milk and eggs from her chickens and cows.
The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen had everything we could have needed. The WiFi signal was weak from the cottage and had to be accessed from the porch of the main house on the property but that wasn't an issue as there was beautiful scenery from there as well. The garden surrounding the property is absolutely brilliant and Jenny was happy to tell us about the different plants she had growing. Of course, we did have to keep an eye out for the chickens and baby chicks coming in and out of the driveway so we didn't run them over.
Overall, this was a great stay. We arrived as strangers and left as friends. Thank you, Jenny, for making us feel so welcome!