Gabrielle's place was an amazing and wonderful stay, she was also very prompt in giving us information we were unclear about. The place was situated in a place close the summit of Mount Paku, so it was very easy for us to walk to the summit for a great view of Tairua and catch the sunrise looking out at the Pacific Ocean. It was about a 30 minute walk from Gabrielle's place to the summit; good fitness is recommended, because there are a few rocks to climb. It is also a short drive to Tairua beach, a beautiful beach to swim, boogie board, or surf. The place is also very close to where the river meets the sea, and Gabrielle has kayak that you can rent.
The open plan area was perfect for our board and card game activities. The kitchen is also well equipped with the essentials for us to cook our meals, whilst having a view of river. The space was perfect for us. There was also a stereo system provided to allow us to play our own music in the house. But, when we went we were a little disappointed that the TV had no HDMI input, so we were unable to connect our Chromecast, to play other videos. Though the place does have SkyTV.
The beds and bedrooms were also a great place to relax. The master bedroom also had a fantastic view of the river, and you can also hear the waves. It was very relaxing, the perfect way to go to bed and wake up in the morning.
Wished we stayed a bit longer to enjoy the backyard, kayaks, and to chill in the courtyard with a drink and BBQ. Safe to say, we really enjoyed our stay at Gabrielle's place. If you are looking to stay in Tairua for a getaway, definitely consider this place.