If you need a place to stay in the Paeroa/Karangahake area, you’d be a fool to pass up Julie’s beautiful house. Julie and John both have artistic flair that translates to the interior of the place - the perfect mix of creative, class, and cozy. The whole house was pristine and well kept and we immediately felt at home. The best, however, are the hosts. We were greeted so warmly and it honestly felt like visiting an extended family member. Julie and John made sure to check we were happy with everything but also gave us privacy. Others have mentioned it, but the little touches like breakfast make big impressions - Julie had the bench and fridge well stocked for breakfast for our whole stay - even oat milk without even knowing about our lactose intolerance!
15 minutes’ drive from Paeroa means that you have everything handy but are remote enough for peace and quiet. For us city girls, it was amazing waking up to the most beautiful range of birds and it truly felt like a relaxing getaway. Thank you, Julie and John, for making our trip perfect. We’d love to see you again in the warmer seasons - can’t think of anything better than doing some of the walks and having a wonderful place to relax in at the end the day.