Staying with Peter and Magda was the highlight of our NZ trip and I wish we could have stayed there longer. The quality of their home is on par with any 4 star hotel and I weigh my words (cool rustic looking but actually brand new and very carefully decorated). We were initially hesitant given that the listing was brand new and didn’t have any reviews yet, but it turned out to be beyond all expectations and simply amazing.
About the house: it’s on a very large property surrounded with orchards, beautiful birds and grazing sheep, with a beautiful view of the hills. It’s located about a 5-10min drive from whitianga (where you can find the beach, all sorts of restaurants, large supermarkets etc…), and about midway between coromandel and hot water beach/cathedral cove. The house itself is huge, very luxurious and looks shiny new. Awesome art and furnishing - really way beyond anything you could get from any hotel – this is like a really luxurious bed & breakfast. The room is very spacious, with a super comfy bed and brand new furniture (couch, table, dresser etc…) and a beautiful view. The bathroom is spotless, and quite large and luxurious (probably more than 20m2).
About the hosts: Peter and Magda were really wonderful hosts. They were super helpful with the arrival (we arrived around midnight and they up to greet us, offered us tea etc…), they were very welcoming, very warm and enthusiastic, but also mindful to give us some privacy. Peter knows the area like his back pocket and gave us so many tips and recommendations that all turned out to be wonderful (including all the stops for our road trip back to Auckland). They were extremely interesting to talk to and so inviting. We got to taste some of the wonderful products they grow and learn about so much about New Zealand.
I would recommend this place to anyone – it is beyond any motels/hotels or other B&B I’ve seen for this price range (or even double) and will leave you wanting for more. We reached this place at the end of 4 weeks of vacation in NZ, and I wish we had started there and could have stayed longer.