*WARNING* I checked out early and left Orongo Point a day before I was due to as it is not at all like the photos. I was promised a refund for the day I didn’t stay - I never received this refund from Linda.
Despite the beach being beautiful it was a good 20 mins drive from the bach and I had little to no sleep due to a few factors; the bed was Incredibly uncomfortable, the pillows were wafer thin and the house was full of mosquitos.
I can understand a house of that type would heat up but it would have been nice to have it aired out or ventilated before I arrived so I didn’t have to sleep through bug spray to try and not get bitten.
The farmers were very noisy and active on Saturday morning on their 4x4s at 6am non stop to 10am and the cows who were birthing moaned throughout the night. They were also in the paddock right next to the house so the smell of their excrement was pungent and hard to avoid. I was also told by the farmer that my dogs were not allowed to explore the yard as they would upset the cows. I assured her that they are not inquisitive and are well trained.
I come from a farming family and understand farm life but think the property is poorly represented as a peaceful and relaxing place to stay being that it is so noisy with the active farm and machinery. A disappointing end to what should have been a relaxing weekend away.