This was the perfect place for a parent's getaway. Loved looking out into the green spaces and spotting wildlife. Also enjoyed watching some movies uninterrupted. Even though the retreat is near the main house it still seemed really private. We enjoyed a stunning sunset from the front porch and breakfast on the side deck. For dinner we popped 10 minutes down the road to the Roadhouse Bar & Grill in Levin followed by a stroll in the Nola Simpson rose garden. The following day we walked a few trails in the Waitarere Beach pine forest.