Independent in Mataraua Forest from NZ$163

"Lovely staff, very friendly in all departments. Beautiful dinner and lovely buffet breakfast. This property is recently undergoing some renovations and even though we loved it as it is it’s going to be very special when finished. Right on the beach, spectacular sunsets."

"Very tidy cottage Awesome scenery and lovely hostsHighly recommend "

"Great spot and lovely facilities "

"Comfy, quiet and peaceful.Would stay there again"

"Warm and cosy, thoughtfully stocked cupboards kind touch by Moni she had lit the stove for us, we arrived quite late, so the house was toasty warm on our arrival. Thank you Moni"

"Really cosy cabin with a great view!"

"Bruce was really informative and it was clean and fitted its online description accurately."

"Absolutely enjoyed our stay. Location was ideal for us and we could not fault it. Beds were comfy and so were the couches. Next time i will remember to take a bluetooth speaker but otherwise the lack of tv was a bonus. Went to the opononi hotel to watch the league and take the kids out for dinner. Locals are really friendly.As for the driveway, i left that for hubby to navigate. Didn't look as bad as i had envisioned but i probably would park down the bottom if I was on my own. Overall loved the accommodation"

"We had a delightful week in this 1860s cottage. It has been fitted out very comfortably and is surrounded by beautiful gardens including a variety of fruit trees. Fiona is a wonderful host, who responds promptly. It’s a 20 minute drive from the touristy offerings of Piahia and the busier Kerikeri so if you’re wanting shops and restaurants on your doorstep this may not be for you. If you enjoy the peace and quiet of the lush green countryside the you’ll love this cottage"