We knew this place was going to be great, but it was even better than we imagined. Sitting on the deck, or watching from the bed as the sun rises and sets over Cooks Beach, surrounded by the sounds of nature is something we won't forget in a hurry. At night, you can only hear the cicadas and see more stars than we've ever seen. It's a tranquil place if you need some R n R, or to recover from jetlag like we did. It's short drive to a handful of great beaches, and a short ferry ride to Whitianga for lunch or dinner - there's enough to keep you occupied here and enough to look at to idle away a few lazy days. The studio has everything you need, is very modern & comfortable. We'll be recommending it to all friends and family looking to venture to NZ! Thanks Fiona!