We were travelling from the Coromandel up to the Bay of Islands and this was the perfect stop over. We didn't want to stay in Auckland as parking can be difficult, but we knew we wanted to get a good way into the journey. Andrew was really friendly when we arrived and told us about a couple of bays that we could swim in that evening. The beds were really comfortable and the lounge area/conservatory was lovely and cosy. We ordered food from the nearly 'manly thai restaurant' which was delicious. Even though the accommodation is connected to the main house, your area is very private. What a lovely little haven!