I highly recommend Misty Mountain Hut. We spent a couple nights there because we wanted to explore the Waitakere forest as well as Piha and Bethels beach. It was the perfect place to relax in nature and enjoy the birds and trees. It was rustic and the perfect amount of luxurious with the thoughtful decor, the outdoor hot shower and tub, and the pretty fresh flowers. We had so much privacy but it was nice to meet our lovely host as we walked by the lush veggie garden. Thanks for a wonderful stay :)