This guest suite was exactly what my husband and I were looking for. This location is unbeatable as the closest car park to Cathedral Cove is now closed. Jenny’s place is prime real estate with a view to die for!
Upon arrival at 3:00, we were greeted by Jenny in her driveway. (Directions were spot on.) She communicated with us often to answer our questions as well as give suggestions. (There is not a major grocery store close by, so thanks to her recommendation, we stopped in Thames to pick up groceries for our picnic.) Jenny showed us our guest suite, the outdoor shower, the patio outside our room as well as her back deck which overlooks the gorgeous water. We only had one night, so we immediately walked to Cathedral Cove, enjoyed the beach, and then walked back to Jenny’s to get our car for a quick drive to hot water beach (and we were able to use Jenny’s set of spades to dig a hole in the sand once we found a good spot).
Be sure to bring your camera! I woke up at sunrise to take gorgeous pictures off the main patio of the sun coming up.
The room itself was very comfortable and clean. Having our own bathroom was a plus, but I had no idea how lovely it would be with the high ceilings until we arrived.
One lasting impression was Jenny’s hospitality. We will treasure our memories sitting out back on the deck with Jenny, her husband Alan, her niece and neighbor with our feet dipped in the hot tub enjoying the stars, drinks and conversation well into the evening. We felt so welcomed, it was as if we were staying with family. If we ever get the chance to return, we would absolutely stay again!
Don’t worry, we wanted to get to know local Kiwis. If you would rather stick to spending your time with your travel partner, you can do that, too! (Jenny let us know that when we arrived) You won’t regret your stay!