What an incredible place! We only stayed one night but I have countless wonderful things to say about this cottage and it's caretakers. Firstly, Stu and Kim are truly genuine and kind folks and that alone will make you feel right at home. This cottage is offset from the hustle and bustle of the world. We stayed here on night one of our 10-day New Zealand roadtrip adventure and it was the perfect place to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature and just a genuine feeling of peace. You can talk yourself into feeling like it's glamping but it really is more sophisticated than that. The Cottage sits on a hill overlooking a valley filled with cows, plant life, and a stream running by just close enough you can hear it. There is running water, hot water, and a fully equipped kitchen with a small fridge with little freezer and a gas stovetop for cooking. There was also a gas grill outside. I love to garden my own herbs so it was wonderful to be able to walk outside and pick whatever herbs we wanted for our breakfast and dinner. There is a full bathroom with a rain shower with never-ending hot water! (No hairdryer...but this isn't a hairdryer & wifi kind of spot!) Also there is a romantic outdoor tub (just like the picture shows) with hot water as well. Truly everything is provided (i.e. shampoo, conditioner, body wash, robes, slippers, farm honey (so so so good), eggs, milk, cream, sugar, salt, olive oil, tea, garden herbs, and lettuce, etc).
Tips:
1. Stop by a supermarket in Pukekohe on your way there and get everything you might want for the time you are there. You are not going to want to run out to get anything once you are 'home'! We grabbed some OJ, wine, cheese, bacon, and a few other things to toss together simple meals.
2. Only go here if you are ready to unwind away from the city...otherwise it is an experience you will miss out on!
If we did this trip again we would return to this same spot without a doubt. There truly is no better place to say goodbye to the weight of work stresses and say hello to vacation. Best of luck to all who try to go there...I hope you find it available when you need it to be!