Wai-iti Retreat was the highlight of our time is the South Island. Vaughn is a wonderful host, humble, kind, fun, creative, generous and knowledgeable. The cottage is so comfortable, charming, and restful... everything we needed was there and of high quality. We found it all as described, only even better. The bath was heaven, even in the rain! The beach called and Vaughn took us on a wonderful long walk, exploring and finding precious taonga and wonderful tales.... and the ocean sang to us all night. Nature and creative beauty surrounds and fills this haven... I couldn't recommend it more highly, especially if, like me, you have a romantic and poetic soul. We will return.... Nga mihi nui, Jude and Bob