Beautiful place for nature lovers, the house was spotless on arrival. Quiet and secluded with stunning view of the Bay.
We stayed for a week with the family (two children)
We enjoyed fishing, swimming, and visiting beautiful Akaroa that is just 5-minute drive away. Other great beaches such as Wainui are a 15-minute drive away.
The place had a fantastic large kitchen and dining room area with a beautiful view on the hills and the ocean. There is a beautiful large deck that is an adjunct value to the place, with two large tables to enjoy eating outside. There are also tables and chairs to have a coffee and a snooze in the shade.
The place has a working fireplace and air conditioning to adapt to the New Zealand changing weather! We used both.
The two rooms upstairs are equipped with two extra comfy double beds and closets.
The bathroom has a shower which worked perfectly and from all windows one can enjoy the view of the hills surrounding the bay.
The driveway was easy to manage with our two-wheel drive car and also plenty of room for car parking, a functioning grill outside and a washing machine; books for reading and a fully equipped kitchen with cutlery, pots, etc.
We had a wonderful stay at Manaia cottage and we hope to be back next year.
Highly recommended!!!