Charmaine and Norman were amazing hosts. The place itself is a quiet oasis in a wonderful setting of Takaka Hill. Everything was ship shape when it comes to cleanliness and comfort and the guest part of the house is very nicely done and spacious. We enjoyed privacy (reading many books from the extensive library in the guest part of the house) but also got to spend time with our hosts and had a lovely dinner with them which was so delicious (Norman's famous "Hobbit chicken" :) We had a stroll in the garden and forest and their property. A truly remarkable place to stay if you are looking for a place that feels like a heaven :)