My husband and I spent two beautiful weeks (Feb 2018) at Gill and Steve’s cottage.
We enjoyed every minute of it from driving through the green alley driveway to stargazing from the balcony.
Our highlights from the place:
1. very cozy and super clean (that feeling like no one else had lived there before),
2. most comfortable bedding ever,
3. great kitchen with everything you need and even more (e.g. nutribullet),
4. great location: 9 min drive to Muriwai beach, 30-40 min to Auckland CBD.
Our highlights from Muriwai:
1. amazing beach with huge waves, foggy morning walks, and jaw-dropping views,
2. beautiful weather: just 2-4 degrees difference between day and night,
3. top activities: surfing, stargazing, horse riding with Muriwai Horse Treks; Tree Adventure.
Best breakfasts and great coffee at EspressoRoom in Waimauku Village Center (9 min drive, open weekdays 7am-3pm, free wifi).
Owners, Gill and Steve, live in the separate house on the same territory with the cottage which makes it so easy to get help when needed. At the same time we never got disturbed and had total privacy.
Would love to stay longer!