We booked Houhora Retreat for a stay in the Far North with family from Christchurch most of whom were visiting Northland for the first time. Among our number we included a couple of mad keen fishermen and Jenny, our hostess was extremely helpful and provided a great deal of local knowledge (and some equipment too) to assist them with their fishing ventures. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and well equipped with lovely linen and plenty of lovely thick bath towels. We stayed 8 nights and were very pleased that we chose the Houhora Retreat as our base for our exploration of the area. Merely 10 minutes down the road is gorgeous Hendersons Bay and just a little further, stunning Rarawa with its white silicon sand. Day trips up to Cape Reinga and Parengarenga Habour are all very do-able. The nearest township with a very well stocked little Four Square and a very nice cafe/bar/takeaways was just a few minutes drive away. Jenny has a lovely little farm with chickens and Guinea fowl roaming around and the cows who'll come and say hello if you're lucky but the real star of the show is the lovely hostess who just makes you feels so welcomed and at home. Thank-you Jenny for your warmth and hospitality. We'll be back some time in the future for sure.