I would recommend this beautiful, private , tranquil retreat to anyone exploring the Coromandel. There are fantastic extra touches like a bowl of seasonal fruit from the garden, home made jam, top quality bed linen and towels, tea and coffee and a jug of milk in the fridge. The cottage is so atmospheric, small but perfectly formed with comfy inside seating, a microwave, toaster and kettle and fridge as well as the outside gas ring and barbecue. I thought I wouldn't like the outside trip to the bathroom, but that wasn't actually a problem at all. We were there for the rain and I would recommend taking insect repellent.
Staying there reminds you how little you need to be really happy. There is great reading material available. As a newcomer to New Zealand I really enjoyed Shane's travel guides, but there are also interesting travel magazines as well as a variety of novels to suit anyone. Sitting out in the garden or reading on the veranda after a day's sightseeing, listening to the birds and enjoying the scented garden was so relaxing. Thanks Shane for a lovely stay.