This place is absolutely everything that you could hope for and more. It looks like the pictures are too good to be true... you get there, and it's even better.
Ling and Alastair are the nicest people, so friendly, sweet, genuinely interesting, enjoyable, and fun, and their cat boogey and dog kung fu will be your mates for your stay... adorable!! ...Plus, Alastair has horses that are very friendly and sweet!!
Driving through the lush green rolling hills of New Zealand, it's spectacular. But then you turn off the main road in Waiwera, go up this cool secretive long winding road, up the hill, and you encounter the most beautiful view you've ever seen in your life. Ling and Alastair's property is just breathtaking. 360 degree views of the beautiful ocean (with private beach!), a regional park to the left (3 minute drive), auckland to the right (25 minute drive), the town of orewa is a 5 minute drive, with AMAZING restaurants (check out oliver's for breakfast), and just everything about Ling & Alastair and the property and the place (and yes outdoor kitchen that you can use, fully functioning!) and the hospitality and the views and EVERYTHING is just absolutely spectacular.
We can't wait to go back!!
Thank you so much Ling & Alastair, see you again soon!!
With love,
Aliz & Alex