My partner and I had a perfect relaxing five-day stay in Muriel and Evan's bush studio apartment. We truly felt one with nature gazing out at the unforgettable bush each day from the numerous windows throughout the studio and listening to the lovely bird calls and the hidden stream gurgling below. Getting to know Muriel and Evan was delightful and enhanced the experience immensely as they are incredibly pleasant, helpful, disarming and interesting people who exude an infectious passion for life. Their dog Boy was beyond charming and sweet - if only we could have slipped him into our luggage! - and feeding Boris the eel in the stream was a fun add-on to our time there. We hope to one day return to the Coromandel region and stay with Muriel and Evan even longer to soak up more of this unique place.