Kotare Muse is a very comfortable place to stay and we felt at home. It's tastefully furnished and decorated and spotlessly clean. It's located in the owners' garden but feels private, the local area is peaceful but only 5 minutes' drive from Takaka. It's a great place for exploring both ends of Golden Bay.
Julie and Mark are excellent hosts, very responsive and very friendly, happy to chat and helpful with recommendations for places to visit and places to eat. Their communication was always quick and clear, including directions to find it.
We have no hesitation in recommending it.