Where to begin? Well, we were greeted by two curious but incredibly friendly dogs. The Bach was prepared for us in a neat, orderly manner, and communication beforehand was simple. Linda had promptly answered any questions. Personally, we loved everything about Te Kauri Studio. We liked the amount of attention to detail that had been put into the Studio to give it an eclectic country feel. The facilities were modern, and the studio itself was pleasantly warm with the supplied heaters. The view was breathtaking and the surroundings were serene. It offered pretty much everything you could want for a quick trip or a longer vacation.
The fact that you could see the scenery from the bathroom was the highlight of our stay as you could see the night lights illuminate from Orewa to Whangaparoa. From the studio, it took only five minutes to walk down to the private beach and 10 mins back up. I was even able to free dive for Kaimoana.
Being gas, cooking inside was a breeze. We used the outdoor BBQ which was simple to use, spotless, and quite hot. This location receives a 10 out of 10 from us. Only a quick 5min drive to Orewa town for any supplies you might need or a nice dinner or brunch out. Nice work, guys!