Manuela was a fantastic and lovely host and made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. Beautiful secluded location, backing onto native bush. Quiet, peaceful, relaxing and a great place to stay just minutes outside of whangarei. The amenities were great, and many thoughtful touches. I would highly recommend staying at Tui’s retreat for anyone wanting to be near whangarei and looking for somewhere to stay. 10/10.