Ivor and Rob were very accommodating when we booked at the last minute. Their place is not far from the bottom of Takaka Hill on the State Highway. The house is situated about 100m from the road so it is not too noisy. It is surrounded by animals - Bob the dog who loves to make friends, Bill and Ben the turkeys, and an assortment of ducks and chooks. In the distance you can hear the deer calling at night and the roosters will wake you at dawn. The woodburner makes the place very cosy and the stars look great from the deck.