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"We had a wonderful stay at this special spot in Golden Bay. The views of the estuary and bay were absolutely stunning, with ever-changing light and beauty throughout the day. The location is perfect—close to Collingwood and Farewell Spit, yet peaceful and secluded. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the shower was one of the best we've experienced.A highlight was listening to Ruru calling at night and watching a lightning storm move across the bay after dark—an unforgettable experience....

"Great weather, great location on the beach. Would definitely go again. We had family from Scotland who had an amazing time."

"Nice location and good views. Second living space was perfect for my in laws. Nice base to explore from. "

"Looks great online but the reality was quite a disappointment. The cabin was not as well appointed as I had thought given the cost, all a bit cheap and plasticky. The floor was sort of buckled and uneven in places and as such the door was a challenge to close. The container got quite hot as the weather was so good, but there was no air conditioning and no fly screens, so opening the windows meant I had to contend with some big bugs late at night (moths and cicadas). I found rubbish from...

"Really enjoyed our stay, property has everything you need!"

"We enjoyed our time here."

"The place was clean and tidy, well set up for a large group. Sadly my Dad and I arrived late at night so didn’t get to really experience the property much but I could imagine it being a wonderful escape for a big family or group of friends to enjoy. Walking distance to shops, cafes and the local pub/restaurant as well as the Farewell Spit tour company (which is why we were late arriving). Great backyard and access to water for kayaking or swimming. The hosts were quick and thorough in their...

"This is a must if visiting the Area. Cabin and hosts were delightful and provide a wonderful wetland tour and Glow worm/ crayfish grotto experience. "

"Nice bathroom. Everything else was a bit basic."

"The property is a good size bach located right by the beach. It had everything we needed and enough space that we didn't feel cramped when it rained all day!"

"Great place to unwind. Right on the beach. Very comfortable place with everything we needed."

"We had a lovely, relaxing 3 nights in Parapara beach. The bach is right on the beach with stunning views all the way to Farewell Spit. It was dog friendly and we met lots of nice people on the beach with their dogs!"