Our family of 7 had a wonderful experience at this extraordinary place. Arapata Lodge is a luxury cottage on a beautiful country estate a few kilometers from the lovely village of Havelock North. Ben, Rae, and family are most welcoming. Although pets are welcome (our well behaved golden retriever loved the place) the information book in the lodge stated that pets were not allowed inside the lodge; there are spacious kennels provided. We highly recommend this accommodation.