Location: 40 mins drive on a mountainous road from Whangarei. It may seem closer but can be quite a drive across the narrow drive down the back country.
Insulation: We were there in summer days and nights can get chilly in the cottage, while it wasn't freezing outside, the inside temperature can feel like outside during most day, and it was 16C in nights and that can be chilly for bedroom temperature.
The cottage sits on a beautiful hill side with orchards and we enjoyed the provisions that the host sells from local providers. All in all, its a good stay bar the location and chilly nights. The host Justine is very lovely host and was quite welcoming.