I think perhaps I have never stayed in a property so extraordinary as Vanessa’s. I wandered around the house and *breathtaking* outdoor space laughing out loud to myself - HOW did I manage to end up here?? In a beautifully appointed home, surrounded by the most pristine bush and silence, and with (and I cannot stress the amazingness of this enough), my own private beach. Holy. Hell.
Vanessa, a wonderful host, so swift, so flexible, so (no pun intended) accommodating, upgraded me to her full Bach from the tiny house. I booked mere hours before turning up and everything was in perfect condition.
But the view, my friends. The sunsets. New Zealand is famous for their sunsets, but this was the most extraordinary one I’ve ever seen - a sky full of pink and purple clouds form horizon to horizon. White terns sailing over the private beach at dusk and whipping into the water. I think about this property daily since staying here. I have already recommended it to 10 friends.