We had a fabulous stay at the Songbird Cottage. There were so many welcoming little details that we appreciated! We loved the local touches from local food recommendations to the Matakana Cookbook on the coffee table. We had a very hard time leaving and left even more relaxed than we could have imagined. Over the years we have stayed in many different AirBNBs , and this was by far our favorite. We enjoyed the porch all morning, afternoon and evening long with the veranda (it was unseasonably cool and really raining for 1.5 days we were there and we were plenty comfortable outside). The outdoor bath is beyond relaxing and it is amazing to turn off the lights and gaze at the star-filled sky. We loved opening up the windows and listening to the birds sing in the morning. Bring your binoculars, the Songbird gets plenty of bird visitors to observe!
We enjoyed the local beaches, snorkeling, and surfing (EcoSaltWater Advenutres) as well as many of the local cafes and restaurants. Leigh may be a small coastal town, but there is plenty to keep you busy!