Nothing

Lovely quiet location

Stayed in May 2024

Beautiful open spaces, the animals, the hosts were lovely the ambiance & tranquility

Stayed in May 2024

Roaches

Very cozy

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing!

Sparkling clean and very new. Everything is decent and carefully chosen. Enjoyed the spa tub very much! Located in the middle of an orchard, with 3 little piggies and free roaming chickens, feeling relaxed. And it’s dog friendly!

Stayed in April 2024

Everything is perfect

The host is so friendly and so kind she accepts our early check-in with no hesitate. Feels like home away from home ☺

Stayed in March 2024

Walls are quiet thin that you can here a lot

Everything! Absolutely lovely and familiar

Stayed in April 2024

I greatly appreciated all the fruit & food the host supplied.

Stayed in March 2024

The pictures don't do this place justice and the little NZ touches really make a difference. (You can buy the coasters (which are gorgeous) from the Saturday Market in Kerikeri along with other NZ wooden items).

Stayed in March 2024

It was quiet and relaxing. Made me feel like I was at home. Enjoyed having quality wifi and also smart TV for the kids was awesome.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was great no complaints

Inga was absolutely lovely, very hospitable and accommodating. Thank you Inga my family enjoyed their stay at your establishment.

Stayed in March 2024

What a lovely, restful place! A very welcoming experience! The kids loved the dogs and pool, and it was so safe for them to run around and play.

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent stay. Really nice host and delicious oranges. All the things you need incl pool, BBQ, farm animals etc. in a very family like atmosphere. Would always come back.

Stayed in March 2024

It is quite off the beaten track at the top of Kerikeri and was a little difficult to access, especially without a car. But Bay of Islands is difficult without a car generally speaking, so this wasn’t too much of an issue for me, as I anticipated this and hired a car. Claes is a little particular about things, which is a fair cause it is his house and this is not necessarily a bad thing as it keeps the house clean. However, I was a bit put back by it the first time, because it was a quite a small issue with the dishes that I didn’t think was an even issue, but I did get a bit of a grilling for it. Also LOTS of mosquitoes but again part of the Bay of Islands experience in summer

Claes was a great host and he is attentive and friendly and lives in the property with the other lodgers. It definitely has a bit more a hostel feel, but definitely welcoming and friendly. I stayed over the Christmas period and they had a potluck on Christmas Day which was lovely when you’re solo travellers and a bit deprived of human contact. The property has big grounds as well as a pool, you can go and look at the pigs and chicken as well as the orchard. It is pretty chilled and you can do whatever you like really!

Stayed in December 2023

Late checkout wasn't convenient.

Big property, nice pool, generous lounge and very good bedroom.

Stayed in January 2024

The location of the lodge is less practical if you have no car.

Lovely lodge!

Stayed in January 2024

Good room for the price we paid! The Claes hospitality was the most. It was great chatting about his experience sailing to South America. It was a quiet place with many tracks and beaches near the place. The sweet oranges are delicious, and I loved interacting with the lovely Nika and the pigs.

Stayed in January 2024

Would definitely stay again!

Stayed in December 2023

We liked everything 😊😊

Stayed in December 2023

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The property is set on a working orchard. You do feel like you are living on a farm. Staff were very friendly and also were respectful of your privacy. Klaus is an exceptional host and gave me 2 bags full of his spray free oranges to take back to my wife. Despite me wanting to pay for these he refused which was a fantastic gesture. The accommodation is spotless and comfortable.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing really.

Host and staff were great, facilities were nicely furnished, Resident pets (kune's,free range chickens and friendly dog were lovely)

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing.

The location was exceptional, in the middle of an orchard but close to the township, surrounded by very friendly pet chooks and piggies and a lovely senior dog watching over them. Klaus is a great host, offered us fresh fruit from the orchard and made sure we were feeling comfortable, safe and looked after. Thank you!

Stayed in November 2023

No complaints at all

Very private, comfortable, and well-equipped studio cottage (Doolittle) set within a working organic fruit orchard. Orange trees in full bloom were within feet of the patio. The smell was intoxicating and the hosts provided fresh fruit from the orchard in the cottage and a juicer was present if you wished to make fresh-squeezed OJ. The hosts put together a very nice information book, with useful information about both the cottage and local restaurants, wineries, sights, and other attractions. The cottage was within easy driving distance of Kerikeri and Paihia/Bay of Islands.

Stayed in November 2023

I can't fault it. I liked the place.

We took our own breakfast. The place was pristine, comfortable and very friendly.

Stayed in November 2023

N/a

Everything. Spotlessly clean. Great facilities privacy and always extra effort made by staff

Stayed in November 2023