On arriving at Nikau Nest the first thing I noticed was that the studio was spacious, immaculate and even better than the photographs online. Although the studio is attached to the house there is very much a sense of peace and privacy with your own entrance and every amenity you might need for a short stay. Frank and Elfi were extremely accommodating and on hand with help and advice whenever I needed it. Nothing was too much trouble!
Although only a 5 minute drive from Lyttleton, Cass Bay definitely feels like a bit of a hidden gem. Although not a sandy beach it is a lovely wide bay, with sailboats bobbing about in the sea and picturesque views of Quail Island and the surrounding hills.
The studio has a beautiful view of the carefully maintained garden with the sea in the distance and when the weather permitted, I enjoyed eating breakfast in the sunny courtyard to the accompaniment of amazing birdsong.
Elfi and Frank were incredibly thoughtful hosts who went over and beyond to make my stay perfect! Elfi even went before work to collect some reading glasses that I left behind at the beach and gave me a lift on a couple of occasions to save me the expense of a taxi.
I cannot recommend Nikau Nest highly enough and I would stay there again in a heartbeat!