What a special place! Mercury Orchard is so peaceful and beautiful, and it's so nice to be immersed in such an abundance of nature. The cottage is very cute, with patios on both sides so you can choose depending on where the sun is! Inside it's very well equipped and very comfortable. The location is also perfect, just a short drive from hot water beach, hahei and the ferry to whitianga. Our hosts were absolutely wonderful too, and Diana took the time to give us really excellent tips about the surrounding area. They also gave us fruit from the orchard which was so delicious! Such a great place, we can't recommend it enough.