As travellers from overseas we stayed at Maxine's cottage for one week. We got a good impression of rural New Zealand off the beaten track. Everything you'd need is provided and you'll be far away from traffic noise and light pollution. Just enjoy being among cows on the paddocks around the cottage, see the glow worms and watch the stars at night. I was even lucky to be taken around the farm on Bruce's quad bike. Still you'll be close to awesome black sand beaches with amazing scenery and Mt. Taranaki in the background.
Very friendly and kind hosts ,helpful once we needed it.
Definitely not to be missed experience.