This is a real gem. A little cottage in the country well clear of the popular tourist spots. Actually, we chose this location as it is handy to both Raglan and Kawhia, and it would also be handy for trampers heading for Pirongia. But the cottage itself is wonderfully quiet. It is small but everything is there; we cooked, and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. The bed was able to be raised and lowered flawlessly - you do need to follow the instructions exactly, and if you do it works fine. The shower was fine for me, but larger people (Jonah Lomu type) may find it a bit of a squeeze. We didn't get a chance to swim in the nearby waterhole. We liked sitting outside on the desk and watching the quails and Spotted Dove and other birds flying around. It is walking distance to Pirongia town, where there is the Persimmon Cafe which serves up generous scoops of ice cream. We very much enjoyed our stay.