Beautiful sleep out in rawhiti, quiet village on the waterfront. Beautiful view and clean room. Louise and family were very friendly and welcoming, inviting me to use the kitchen and family lounge. I was doing the cape Brett track and the house was only 100m down the road from the start. A lovely stay and would definitely stay again!

Guter Platz! Die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war perfekt. Ein großartiger Ort zu bleiben, wenn Sie das Kap auf tun Brett Gehweg planen

Thank you Louise and Bob for everything! A very nice and clean house and have so lots of flair, where absolutely nothing is missing! Here you should definitely book to get the feeling, how nice it is to be under a loving cordial Maori family! There are jetski and other water sports! You can go by canoe and it is incredibly beautiful to enjoy the sunset by the sea from the terrace! Thank you so much!

Louise ist ein fabelhafter Gastgeber und hieß uns in ihrem Zuhause wie ein Teil der Familie. Wir waren voller Zugang zu ihrer Küche und Wohnbereich, die Verwendung von Wi-Fi erlaubt und genossen in Rawhiti zu ihr und Bob über das Leben im Chat und die erstaunlichen Arbeit, die sie für die Gemeinschaft tun. Ein Aufenthalt in ihrem schönen Hause ist ein idealer Zwischenstopp mit nach Hause Komfort auf dem Weg zum Cape Brett zu Trekking. Mietoption und Touren auf Jet-Ski, Kajaks oder die Nutzung des Wassertaxis sind alle im Angebote. Ein Juwel von einem Ort aus weg von der Masse und voller moari Kultur. Ein ganz besonderer Ort der Tat.

Quaint and quiet spot, great for a good sleep prior to walking Cape Brett or just a nice weekend away. Rod is very friendly and welcoming.

Bleiben Sie auf Ruten! Gut eingerichtet und sehr zuvorkommend. In einer schönen Gegend. Beeindruckend! Vielen Dank für einen schönen Aufenthalt

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt hier, da wir rund um die wunderschön ruhigen Bucht freien Zugang zu einem Kajak und Paddelbrett benutzen musste. Rod & Julie sind sehr hilfsbereit und waren unglaublich zuvorkommend, wenn wir unseren Aufenthalt wegen des schlechten Wetters verzögert hatte. Internet funktionierte gut, die Kabine war bequem, die Dusche war sehr heiß und kräftig und die Küche war gut ausgestattet. Sehr zu empfehlen hier zu übernachten!

Clean, tidy and well equipped. It was a very comfortable place to stay and very convenient for walking the Cape Brett track.

Der Ort ist komfortabel und es ist vor Wasser. Es ist nah an Cape Brett Spur zu Fuß zu erreichen. Rod und Julie sind sehr nette Gastgeber. Wir haben unseren letzten Aufenthalt hier und würden wieder kommen.

A good basic set up with fantastic views in a remote area.

A fabulous place to stay before commencing the Cape Brett track. The walk to start the of the track is an easy stroll down the road (approx 1km). The cabin worked exceptionally well for five of us, and Rod and his family had thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. Highly recommend. Thanks for your hospitality!

Cosy batch in a beautiful and very remote location. Allow lots of time to get there and be prepared for some bumpy roads! The house itself is basic but comfortable. It's an hour to the shops so take food with you!

爱它!! Couldntve有一个更好的住宿。漂亮的房子和风景和良好的主机

由于宁静和迷人的嘴。醒来的时候,从窗户一个美妙的海湾景色。多么可爱的主持人,很多有关如何操作这所老房子的细节,以及良好的沟通之前和之后。游戏,书籍和玩具集合所做的孩子和大人都感到房子的欢迎。而外面,嗯......我们kayaked,游,徒步,看着朋友星星在一个可爱的度假胜地。一个愉快的逃脱。注意:必须提供自己的床单和毛巾。

We felt at home almost immediately, to know that our host was as excited to share that experience with us as we were excited to stay. Our host was never more than a text, email or call away in case we couldn't find the matches for the outdoor fire pit... to how to figure out the wifi! It was one of the most unique places we have ever stayed, nestled between two beaches on either side. Beautiful.

This lodge is just perfect! great location and very secluded, scenic and peaceful. The house is great for large groups/families. The host made sure that our stay was comfortable. We highly recommend staying minimum of 3 nights at least, in order to appreciate the beauty of the Oke Bay and its surroundings. We had the chance to swim with dolphins! As per locals they visit the bay often. Tip: If coming from Auckland, make sure that you stop at Pak N Save in Whangarei, get all the things that you will need.. the market in Russell (foursquare) where the locals usually get their supplies doesn't have much of a choice.

This is a superb place, a great house with the best possible views and all the equipment within was good quality. Support staff were friendly as well. The location is a little too remote perhaps for a longer stay as we did but probably less of a problem for a shorter stay. Half an hour to the nearest town/place of any significance. This was as described in the info though. Would strongly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful break.

Was für ein Haus, in jeder Hinsicht perfekt, die Annehmlichkeiten waren wie auf der Profil beschrieben, aber mit mehr, die riesigen Sitzsäcken zum Balkon waren das Sahnehäubchen auf dem Kuchen Falls Körper will einen ruhigen einsamen Rückzug mit Blick und Haus um dann zu sterben Buchung sofort Dank der Gastgeber. Prost

Sie werden Aufenthalt hier nicht bereuen !!! Wir ursprünglich dachte, es könnte ein bisschen weit weg von wo wir in der Bucht von Inseln sein wollte. Sobald wir ankamen, wollte nicht immer zu verlassen! Wir kamen voll mit Lebensmitteln beladen und nur genossen. Wir liebten den privaten Strand an der Unterseite der Einfahrt. Wir nahmen die Kajaks und es war einfach nur schön. Eine erstaunliche Ort. Keine Worte können beschreiben, wie glücklich Sie hier übernachten.

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit, die von einigen durch eine vorübergehende Sturm verursachte Störungen. Diese wurden zur Reaktion gebracht, um sofort von unserem Gastgeber und die Hausverwaltung, die leicht verfügbar waren. Das Haus ist groß und die Lage hervorragend.

The 6 Star Dream Castle Alles perfekt von A bis Z. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist maximal. Das Haus ist eher ein Schloss, wie es einsam und vornehm über der eigenen Bucht thront. Solche Häuser kannten wir bisher vor allem aus Hollywood Filmen. An der Aussicht zu den verschiedenen Tageszeiten konnten wir uns auch in 12 Tagen nicht satt sehen. Unser meist bewohntes Zimmer war die Terrasse mit dem einzigartigen Panorama. Das Haus hält, was die Bilder versprechen. Bill und Annette dokumentieren frühzeitig und präzise; es wird an alles gedacht. Auch im Haus fehlt es an nichts. Selbst der Kühlschrank heisst uns mit Wasser, Brot, Butter, Eier, Pralinen usw. willkommen. Wer es ruhig und mit Stil mag, ist hier am richtigen Ort. Russell liegt 30 Autominuten nördlich. Dort befinden sich auch die nächsten Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Ein niedliches Städtchen mit einer grossen Geschichte. Wenn es nicht 20.000 km entfernt läge, würden wir dieses Jahr nochmals kommen. Herzlichen Dank, dass ihr uns euer Juwel anvertraut habt. Marco und Lili-Anne

Bill and Annette's house was modern and beautiful. It's an awesome point of view on the bay. The house was very clean and fully furnished. We even did some kayak. Bill was available for every question we had. I highly recommend the place.

Bill und Annette zu Hause ist absolut großartig. Die Lage ist unglaublich, ich könnte hier einen Monat bleiben. Sehr sauber, modernes Haus auf einem Hügel gelegen mit herrlichem Blick auf den Ozean. Nur 3 Minuten zu Fuß über die Straße zum Strand. Das Haus ist sehr geräumig und einladend. Ich werde hier kommen wieder mehr Zeit, um sicher zu verbringen! Alles war wie beschrieben und mehr. Bill und Annette waren aus der Stadt, aber immer Fragen schnell beantwortet. Wir waren in der Wohnung und gegebenen Informationen über die Region erfüllt. Wenig Taupiri Haus ist ein 6-Sterne-Ferienanlage! Danke Bill und Annette!

Amazing place, amazing Wert. Kann nicht wieder dorthin zu gehen.

Wonderful place to stay. Very friendly. New and clean. Only recommendation is sleep in back room if you find noise, in this case from upstairs, keeps u awake.

Sandy made contact before we arrived and greeted us with a warm welcome. She had milk as well as other kitchen essentials available in the kitchen which was lovely. She took time to introduce us to the premises and made us feel very at home.

Very spacious accommodation in a beautiful area. Perfectly located between the amazing Elliot Bay and picturesque Russell. Sandy was lovely and very welcoming. We would definitely recommend!

Obwohl es Weihnachten sein, Sandy und Ross gab es uns, eine Tour zu geben, uns sehr willkommen fühlen und hatte sogar gebacken uns Schokoladen-Brownies, die yum waren! Während unseres gesamten Aufenthalts sowohl Sandy und Ross gab uns gute Ratschläge, Dinge zu tun und waren sehr gastfreundlich und einladend.

Sandy's unit was incredibly well equipped and very clean. She was very accommodating and provided helpful tips for local sightseeing. The unit is located underneath the main house, between the beautiful Russell and Oke Bay

桑迪的地方是极好的。路线很容易跟踪和只有从罗素15分钟了。房子有一切你需要的话,我们特别赞赏面包,鸡蛋和你会发现家里的调味品。只有很短的2mins走开是一个华丽的小滩上插孔湾。我们还跟在十一月游泳!强烈推荐,很想回来。 谢谢你这么多桑迪。

Fantastic location, the bay is quiet and great for swimming. Host was welcoming and friendly, place was tidy and spacious. Would definitely go back.

Sandras sted i landet er et godt sted at bo, når du besøger Russell og Bay of Islands. Det er meget ren og komfortabel, og har alt du muligvis. Sandra var meget imødekommende og hjælpsomme. Du har brug for en bil at bo her, da det er i landet om en 15 minutters kørsel fra Russell, som er den eneste negative aspekt - du nødt til at shoppe, spise, osv i Russell, da der ikke synes at være nogen butikker eller restauranter i nærheden. Også, du har brug for at tage en bilfærge at komme her ($ 12,50 én måde). Men intet af dette var et problem for os. Kent og Katie

Thank you for a lovely relaxing stay. The chalets are situated on a quiet hilltop overlooking Paroa Bay and winery. It's a 20 minute drive to Russell and about 15 to the car ferry. It was a perfect respite for my husband, daughter and me. The chalet is very clean, comfortable and just as described. We stayed in chalet 3, which I think has the best views. Claire was quite helpful in arranging a dolphin tour booking and providing local dining, swimming and hiking suggestions. There are beautiful walks right out the back door. She made booking and coordinating very easy. If we are back in the area, we would definitely stay here again.

Paroa 베이 샬레에 머물 기쁨이었다! 그것은 당신이 필요로하는 모든 편의 시설이 설정으로 쉽게 일주일 동안 여기에 머무를 이상 수 있습니다. 그것은 새로운 빌드하고 사진보다 더 나은 보인다! 편안한 침대와 자신의 욕실이 각각 전체 면적의 아름다운 탁 트인 전망이 넓은 더블 침실이 있습니다. 샤워는 매우 넓다고. 부엌이 완전히 전자 레인지, 토스터, 주전자, 큰 냉장고, 냉동고 완료, 당신이 필요로하는 모든 것을 장착되어, 오븐 등 외부에서도 사용할 수있는 넓은 바베큐있다! 거실은 자신의 무선 랜 기지국을 사용하여 인터넷을 탐색로 긴장을 매우 편안하다. TV도 있습니다, 블루 레이 플레이어, 하이파이, DVD 및 책을 읽을 수 있습니다. 우리는 세탁기, 식기 세척기를 사용했다과 요구 될 경우에는 건조도있다. 호스트는 다른 곳에서 현재 말하자면, 샬레에 도착하는 방법을 의사 소통에 큰했다. 우리는 정말 당신이 러셀을 방문하거나 가까운하는 경우 여기에 머무르고 추천 할 것입니다.

Claires Ort ist voll von Licht und hat einen atemberaubenden Ausblick, wohin man schaut. Es ist sehr gut mit allem ausgestattet, was wir brauchten. Es war toll, den Whirlpool haben. Wir hatten einen tollen erholsamen Aufenthalt. Stadt und die Strände sind schnell und einfach zu fahren zu. Loved it.

Thank you Claire. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Paroa chalets. The chalet was modern and spotlessly clean. Claire was really easy to deal with and quick to respond. The spa pool was fab too!! I would highly recommend Paroa Chalets.

Claire und Richard haben einen ganz besonderen Platz! Wir waren für ein paar Tage geblieben zu entspannen, war die Hütte genau der richtige Ort. Wir genossen den Spa waren wir es in jeder Nacht! Thanks!

Ein angenehmer und ruhiger Lage. Unser Chalet war gut ausgestattet und komfortabel. Danke für den Empfang :)

我们在2017年二月的小屋住在从Paroa湾别墅一周,毫无疑问,我们在新西兰使用的最好的AIRB&B。克莱尔和理查德是梦幻般的主机。该小屋是探索岛屿湾的最佳基地。他们是从罗素短短的15分钟车程。该别墅是一个快乐....宽敞,干净,很安静,通风,最令人惊叹的美景。这些照片根本就没有做的小屋正义。厨房里设备齐全,配有洗碗机,冰箱,冰柜,微波炉,烤箱和炉灶。休息室非常舒适,适合阅读一本好书依偎!每个木屋(有三)有两间卧室和两间浴室。没有为每个木屋洗衣和指定的停车场。克莱尔和理查德若有所思地提供所有的必需品(和更多!)。木屋共享的水疗中心。当地酒厂是几步之遥。这是我们对别墅的第二次访问。我们喜欢我们的访问,并极力推荐它!谢谢克莱尔和理查德。我们期待我们的下一个寄居于从Paroa湾别墅。

Lovely chalets in a beautiful setting. The accommodation was well kitted out, and nice and comfortable. Claire was welcoming and a great host.

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Spectacular beach vistas all day long. Secluded but secure spot with no cell coverage. However the kitchen was fully equipped w/appliances, bed super comfy and living/entertainment area holiday ready. Great access to beach walks incl. to Elliots Beach ($2 pp access) & bush walks to Whangamumu in Rawhiti (1.5hr gut buster). All-in-all a Slice of Heaven.

Lovely calm house with a beatiful view. You just have to cross the road to go to the beach where you can go fishing, kayaking, swimming or just enjoy the sunrise!

This bach had everything we were after for a long relaxing weekend as a family. Very comfortable accommodation with all the amenities you could wish for. The location was quiet, peaceful, secluded and just a step away from the beach. Just don't forget to take your food supplies with you :)

Fantastic vies of Taipuri Bay and a short walk to the beach. Highly recommend.

Les points de vue de toutes les fenêtres de la maison étaient magnifiques, et passer du temps à l'extérieur sur le pont était parfait! Nous avons adoré passer la journée à nager à la plage et passer les soirées cuisiner et manger à l'extérieur. Je souhaite revenir à Taupiri Bay!

We had an amazing long weekend with family, the batch has everything you can think of and more! Weather wasn't great which restricted our fishing plans, but we all had fun cooking and just relaxing there :)

Tiroroa is a stunning home nestled in the bush with an amazing view of the Bay of Islands. The home was warm, supportive and of high quality. We absolutely loved our stay here and wished we had booked additional nights. It has everything that you need and more. We will certainly be back for more.

Great house and experience. Thank you!

FANTASTISCHE MUST DO !!

We LOVED this property! Our family of 4 (children 17 & 22) had a most enjoyable 6 night stay at Tiroroa. The pictures do not do it justice! It is in a truly stunning and incredibly private setting. Perched on a levelled property up a steep hillside, the house looks out over Dick's Bay and beyond. The house is contemporary, stylish, comfortably furnished, well-appointed and with all the comforts of home. My husband said, "...they've thought of everything!" We spent alot of time each day on the beautiful outdoor deck that runs the length of the house, facing the sea. Here you can sit at any time of the day and indulge yourself with the views, clean air, native bush and Kiwi birdsong. We saw and/or heard Tuis, Fantails, Guinea Fowl, Robins, Hawks, Kokakos and Kiwis (at night). Make sure you go/sit out on the deck, or in the back garden after dark to view the fantastic star-lit sky! There is also a landscaped, grass lawn at the back of the house to enjoy, as well as a VERY large lawn (next to the Boat Shed) near the bottom of the property - complete with beautiful Jacaranda tree and (edible) fruit bearing orange trees. The walk down the drive to the Boat Shed was lined with beautiful plants and flowers and was also a good way to get some morning exercise! The pretty little town of Russell is about a 20 minute drive from the house through green, rolling farmland, complete with plenty of sheep and friendly cows. It is also easy to take the ferry across to Paihia and Waitangi for daytime excursions. Also, make sure you turn RIGHT when you get to the bottom of the drive one day and visit Elliott Bay on the way to (URL HIDDEN) a quick 15 minute drive & gorgeous: (URL HIDDEN) (Thanks to Kelly's colleague Karlene for suggesting that we go :-D) ...and last but not least, our thanks go to Kelly for assisting us both before and during our stay. We really appreciated your comprehensive travel tips/suggestions and I appreciated your patience with my correspondence! You enabled us to have a seamless stay and we will most certainly be back. Tiroroa has become a new NZ favourite of ours!

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Wir hatten eine wunderbare Woche im Tiroroa. Es ist ein ganz besonderes Haus, in einem schönen Teil der Bay of Islands. Die Aussicht ist absolut spektakulär, wie die umliegenden Busch. Unsere Kinder liebten den "geheimen Garten" nach hinten raus. Das Haus war makellos sauber und luxuriös und hatte absolut alles, was wir für unseren Aufenthalt. Es gab viel Platz für unsere Großfamilie Gruppe. Während das Haus ein bisschen ein Antrieb (20 min) von Russell ist fanden wir es für die Erkundung der Gegend ein idealer Ausgangspunkt zu sein. Wir fanden auch zum Schwimmen an Jacks Strand gehen, der 5 Minuten die Straße runter war. Kelly war sehr hilfreich und fantastisch mit unserer Buchung in allen Phasen zu behandeln und zu bleiben. Wir würden sehr gerne eines Tages wieder zu kommen!

We had the most wonderful stay. The pictures don't do it justice. A beautiful, well appointed, spotlessly clean house. Our hosts were fantastic. We would happily go back and stay there again. Thank you.

A great backdrop to our engagement. Really a fantastic modern house, with views to die for.

Host communication was prompt and very friendly. We spent a birthday weekend away at Paroa Retreat and it was simply delightful... we had celebratory champagne and chocolates upon arrival and were greeted by the local Weka and serenaded at night by the local Kiwis. The views are actually much better than what the photos show- they do them justice at all. I would be back in a flash!

Gorgeous view - regardless of the weather - from every window. Fantastic house with everything you could possible need at your fingertips. The kitchen was impressively organized and well stocked with whatever you could possible think you might need to cook a gourmet meal! The level of cleanliness was superlative - which I appreciate as one of the most important things in any place that I stay. Simply fantastic.

从Paroa撤退就是精致!我把我的家人一个轻松的住宿拉塞尔,和这所房子为我们提供了我们需要的所有放松。的意见是惊人的,房子是完美无暇的,当我们到达和“很少触及”让我们有宾至如归的感觉。 我们特别喜欢的设备齐全的厨房,这意味着我们可以做饭撤退和美妙的甲板区用餐。整个房子设备齐全,且主机已明显放了很多心思在什么可以让客人感到最舒适。 房子给了我们充足的和平与宁静,但它仍然只是一个很短的车到轮渡或罗素,这是方便。我们也很喜欢这个机会街对面走,品尝一些葡萄酒的葡萄园。 房子是完全描述的那样,如果没有更好的。我们只希望,我们都会留更长!

An amazing place and an amazing spot. We had a lovely few days here. Loved the little details ans especially the Champagne and chocolates awaiting us!

从Paroa撤退是你在一个豪华的度假想要的一切:美丽的园景环境,迷人的水景,屡获殊荣的建筑,你可能需要的所有设施。我们在这里度过了四个非常难忘的日子。我会极力推荐它。

Paroa Retreat ist schön, funktional und gut ausgestattet. Wirklich ein Luxus-Refugium. Ich bin erstaunt, diese Art von zu Hause zur Verfügung für die Gäste. Sie nicht die Gelegenheit entgehen lassen, um es für sich selbst erleben.

We really enjoyed our stay at Paroa Retreat. The views are nothing short of spectacular. Every little detail has been considered from the quality of the local bath products to the variety of kitchen gadgets available. Lisa who met us and showed us around was very friendly and lives nearby. Local chocolates and bubbly were left as a welcome gift. We really appreciated those extra touches. The building is a beautiful work of architecture which makes great use of the views. I loved the view of the winery from the bathtub. We even had a pair of weka birds trotting around the garden. Thanks so much for a lovely stay.

We can't recommend this property highly enough. It more than lives up to the images and the views from all the windows are simply stunning. Communication with Jeff was excellent and all instructions fully comprehensive. The house is very well equipped, containing everything needed for self catering. The kitchen equipment in particular is very comprehensive. The beds are very comfortable and the house is so private we felt able to sleep with the blinds open in order to admire the views as the sun came up. A fabulous house.

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Alan was very welcoming from the get go - he provided us with lots of information prior to arriving including some things to do and see along our drive to Russell. Alan lives about 15 mins outside of Russell town, a windy beautiful country road leads you to his cabin which can only be described as a glamping extravaganza! The cabin is set amidst green fields galore and if you have a dog like we did they'll love it! The cabin itself is well laid out with all the essentials you require like hot water. The toilet is a little outhouse out back but compared to camping its a luxury! We loved getting up in the early morning and watching the sunrise on top of a hill over the Waikare Waters. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend it as a place to get away from it all.

A great place to stay for a weekend. Loved how quiet it was. Close to Russell so you could still get around easily enough. Alan was lovely too.

Great location for glamping. Cabins were well equipped and had automatic fans that kept the rooms ventilated and cool. Having a refrigerator was great as we had meat for the BBQ and were staying a couple of days. There was also a washing machine that we didn't need to use but was great to know was there. Solar powered electricity worked absolutely fine although as it was our first experience having only solar power, we used it up and did need the generator to charge the battery in cloudy weather. Alan came out to help us with the generator that did the trick just fine. The walking trail around the cabin was the highlight of our trip. They were short (15-20min) but just right for us (we had our 7 month old baby strapped to her daddy)

The location is amazing - beautiful and secluded yet only 10min drive to Russell. Great to have low impact (off-grid etc) places to stay. Alan was the best host, friendly and so helpful.

La ubicación es perfecta, especialmente si camina la pista Brett cabo, rodeado por un tranquilo, hermoso paisaje. La habitación tenía todas las necesidades básicas y los anfitriones son muy acogedor y amable. Sin duda recomendaría

Rod es un anfitrión maravilloso! Nos dijo dónde ir a dar un paseo y el punto de parada de camino a Rawhiti. zona preciosa y tranquila con una playa justo en frente de la casa.

Great location, very beautiful and peaceful. Awesome relaxed hosts.

If you are looking for a quiet get away with scenery to die for, Rod and Julie's place is ideal. Clean rooms with all the necessary cooking equipment. Hospitality that is unrivalled!

Amazing location. Very congenial host. Million dollar view is spot on. This is one" hell "of a place and should not be missed. You can see where Captain Cook dropped anchor from the garden. Fabulous.

Very beautiful!A dream location,private and cosy with a stunning view. Highly recommended.

The most incredible views of the Bay of Islands. Swimming and adoring the vista while listening to tui singing. Paradise!

Hi All, If you're ever looking for the opportunity to experience such a memorable stay, this would be the one not to miss out on. The postcard views of the sea, the coastline, and the many small islands from the highest mountain top in Russell where his home is located, is second to none. In other words, the best of the best views in New Zealand. We loved everything about our stay, including the bedrooms, the bathroom, as well as the outdoor space. The infinity pool was a highlight, as when combined with the amazing views made it feel so tranquil. Peter was very warm and friendly during our short stay at his beautiful and spectacular home, and we all felt welcomed. My family and I had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay, and no doubt we will definitely be back again; some time in the future. Thank you so much Peter for being an awesome host and friend. All the very best. Kind regards, Mo.

What a fantastic property! The views are breath taking and photographs do not do it justice. We spent 2 nights at Peter's place and wished we would have stayed longer. The property is set in native bush, at the top of a hill, making the view amazing. Once we arrive Peter collected us in his 4WD and took us up to the property, adding to the feeling of seclusion. Infinity pool available to use which added to e feeling you were on your own private island! It is about 15 mins drive from beautiful Russell, with lots of beautiful bays And beaches on the way. Peter had an excellent knowledge of the area, was available when needed to talk to and to be taken back down to the car! Fantastic host, amazing property and views, highly recommended and we will be back!

My family with three kids and two grandparents had a great stay on Nik's boat. Beautiful scenery and a fun experience. Nik could not have been more accommodating.

Wir hatten ein tolles Wochenende hier. Das Haus war perfekt ein wunderbarer Ort zu sein und sehr nachdenklich mit allem, was gestrickt aus man braucht (was toll war, weil wir nicht wirklich verlassen wollen); Das Weingut Anlagen waren wunderschön und der private Strand kam komplett mit köstlichen Austern auf den Felsen; unsere Gastgeber waren immer zur Hand, ohne es jemals unsere Privatsphäre zu beeinträchtigen; und der Wein war ein Genuss - überraschend groß für einen North Wein.

If I had to describe our stay at the vineyard cottage in one word it would be perfection. From the moment of first contact with Ariane, to the time we reluctantly said goodbye to the gorgeous home that for five days had been ours to enjoy, everything was quite simply perfect. Ariane and her wonderful property manager Pragati accommodated our every need with warmth and flexibility and made us feel as if nothing was too much trouble. Upon arriving we let ourselves into the cottage and took a few minutes to breathe in the view, explore the beautifully designed spaces and get a feel for the land. Wow! Amazing! Peaceful... Just a few of the words used to describe our first impressions. After 15 minutes of unloading our provisions and settling in we were greeted with a welcoming phone call from Pragati who had us set up and across the essentials in no time at all. A half hour later we were sitting on the deck, nursing a cold drink and feeling blessed. My partner turned to me and said “This is absolutely perfect” and I knew then that we were about to have an exceptional few days together. The cottage itself is such a well designed home with excellent flow between all of the well thought out living spaces. The kitchen is a delight to work in, the bathrooms are an experience in their own right, the master bedroom with its floor to ceiling windows, lovely views and incredible bed is a haven of tranquility, and the outdoor areas immerse you in a surrounding landscape which is nothing short of phenomenal. A valley covered in immaculately groomed vineyards, majestic, full grown trees that dance in the wind, ducks and other birdlife swimming on large exquisitely landscaped ponds…time just seems to stretch here. By the time we climbed into bed on our first night we felt like we’d been on holiday for a week. Much to our surprise we didn’t venture beyond the vineyard grounds for the entire five day duration of our stay. Instead we read, prepared delicious meals, sat in the spa underneath a canopy of stars and spent most of our time in state of relaxed bliss. Late afternoons we would take the golf cart and drive through the vineyard, following the road that winds its way up a pine clad hillside and drops down the other side to beautiful Paroa Bay. Sitting on the grass listening to the waves lap against the shore was the ideal place to enjoy a glass of wine and unwind after a hard day of relaxing. Our stay at the vineyard cottage gave us everything we hoped for and more. It’s a place that supports quality time out, deep relaxation and intimate connecting. If you want to get back to nature and be surrounded by luxury, feel a million miles away and still be right at home then you’ll appreciate and enjoy this very special place that Ariane has created.

ホントに素敵な所過ぎて、感動モノでした。友人は、旅に来たら、観光名所は全て行きたいというタイプですが、今回は、ずっとこのままワイナリーの中にあるこの別荘に居て、この中を楽しみたいと、言い出す始末! We really enjoyed there. My friend who came with me usually wants to visit all famous places for her trip but this time as soon as we arrived, she told me she is more than happy just stay in the house surrounded by that beautiful view. In the house, super comfortable bed, bath, living room, gorgeous terrace, plus their wine as a gift. Awesome for everything!. It was worth going all the way from Japan.

Villa Du Fresne is the perfect place for a visit to the Bay of Islands, only 5 minute to Russell, nestled over a beautiful beautiful bay at Tapeka Point. Two beaches nearby, a track to a 360 degree vantage point. One of the best provisioned and delightful homes we have stayed at in our Airbnb travels. Ron and Maureen are special hosts!!!

Great holiday house in a great location. Hosts Maureen and Ron couldn't have done more to make us feel more welcome; from texting us whilst we were driving from Auckland to ensure we took the correct turnoffs to get to welcoming us on arrival and farewelling us on departure. We loved the location of the house as it lay at the end of Tapeka Point so a lot quieter and more private than in town (Russell) yet only a two-minute walk to a lovely, sandy swimming beach and of course the beautiful rocky/pebble beach directly below our deck. We loved going to sleep to the sound of the ocean and enjoying breakfast outside on the terrace/grass (the moon rises at night were fantastic too). Facilities at the house were great and had everything we needed and more! Would definitely recommend staying here!

My only complaint with staying with Maureen and Ron is that we had to leave. The place is exactly like the photos or better, and in particular the view is absolutely amazing!! Maureen and Ron were incredibly welcoming and friendly and the house has absolutely everything to make either a short or long stay a breeze. Can't wait to come back.

We had the most amazing time at Ron and Maureen's villa. The location is absolutely perfect - right on the water looking out to the Bay of Islands. Ralph snorkelled every day on our doorstep and saw crayfish, baby marlin (at night), octopus and eels. The villa was wonderfully equipped with everything we needed and Maureen had stocked the fridge with all sorts of yummy treats, including a homemade fruit bread. Russell is a fabulous home base from which to see the entire Far North, and in one week, there wasn't much we didn't get to see! Ron and Maureen were lovely hosts, suggesting walks in the area like the Tapeka track (stunning view at the top!) and which restaurants to try. They had an incredible knowledge of the history of New Zealand and we learned so much from both of them about the native plants and birds. We fell asleep every night to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach below us and woke every morning to a stunning sunrise over the water. The bed was very comfy and the villa spotlessly clean and spacious. We are already trying to figure out how we can come back next year....:) This trip was truly unforgettable!