Location and uniqueness of the accommodation makes it ideal for quiet break. We did a Farewell Spit Eco tour and it suited our needs for a 4 adults well.

This is a great well equiped location. The beds are big and soft and you find here everything you need for a perfect stay. Farewell spit is worth a visit and only 24 k away Judith is a wonderfull host.

Lovely people and very comfortable beautiful accommodation.

Ferntown Lodge is a great peaceful place to stay and unwind while you explore the wonders of Golden Bay.

We stayed several days and enjoyed the Golden Bay area, easily accessible from Collingwood. Judith and Brian are very friendly and supportive and the cottage is very good. For people who want too cook their meals the kitchenette is a bit of a challenge, but it worked for the 2 of us. Judith's orchard is remarkable!

Brian and Judy's were place was a dream. Perfect location. Collingwood beach and all that driftwood. Close to farewell spit and the northern beaches. After some long walks, the extra large spa under the stars was a real treat. Also very private. Both Brian and Judy are hard workers. Making us feel very welcome with oranges and tomatoes from their garden. Highly recommended stay!

Judes was a great hostess and showed us around immediately. She was available for any questions or needs. The building was separate from the main house and offered lots of privacy. There are many beautiful plants and trees and only wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy them. Her previsit communications were great.

10 or of 10, awesome host, location and place, loved the spa :)

Very good,cute cottage with everything you would need

Fabulous view, comfortable cottage in a special part of New Zealand, thoroughly recommended.

A fantastic place, unfortunately just for 1 night.. but what a nice warm welcome, Melanie and Gerard are so friendly. And the property is so special. The garden is amazing, they made a route so you can walk around and also the opportunity to walk to a Hill top with amazing view. The dinner was really delicious and we felt like home. The shower is so much fun, like a shower in the jungle. Thank you so much for this experience, would love to come back once. Best wishes!

Melanie, Gerard and their place sum up what makes Air B'n'b so special. The clean, cosy bach we stayed in was nestled in nature and bird life and a great place to explore Golden Bay from. A lovely breakfast was provided everyday via a little cool box. Only regrets were not booking another night.

What a magical spot! Highly recommend staying with Melanie and Gerard if you can. Comfortable, cosy, clean, and the right about of quirky. Lovely hosts and a delicious breakfast. A true gem in the heart of golden bay.

A very cosy wee house. We loved our weekend getaway. Great wifi and shower facilities too!

Comfortable cabin in beautiful location. Surrounded by nature and animals (heard a kiwi). Delicious breakfast every morning to include bread, jam, museli, yogurt and peaches. Melanie and Gerard we're very welcoming hosts.

Melanie has an awesome spot and was very welcoming. The continental breakfast she provided was a nice cherry on top.

Would stay here again in a heartbeat. To start, the hosts are absolutely magnificent. Melanie and Gerard went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of and felt comfortable during our stay. The space itself was cozy, and the home was super artistic, which we loved. Finally, if Melanie offers to cook for you, it’s a must that you take her up on it. We should have caught on sooner after having the amazing continental breakfasts; she made us a magnificent dinner that my partner and I can’t stop reminiscing about. If this place is available, snatch it up before its gone.

Stunning cabin, perfect for a short trip to visit Abel Tasman and the surrounds. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Jane and her husband were really nice, lovely, and considerate. Jane gave us a warm welcoming even when we arrived a bit late --she looked happy to see us and we were happy to see her too!. Jane guided us to all our own private place next to hers. It was super cute and nice! They prepared an amazing breakfast with all the good stuffs! Yogurts, Milks, lot of Fruits, Breads and etc. We ate almost all of them haha..yeah, we had a really good morning with full stomach. We walked down to the beach through the garden to see Sunrise in the morning. I would highly recommended Jane's place to stay! I would go back and stay with them in a heart beat if I had a chance :)

Jane is a wonderful host with a great knowledge of the area and where to go etc. The batch being close to the beach is great for long walks and has a wonderful querky feel. It is very comfortable and Janes breakfast is amazing. Thank you Chris.

We had a great couple of days exploring Golden Bay and staying in Jane's cosy studio. We arrived a little later than expected but Jane was very accommodating, welcoming us when we arrived. Cereal, fruit, bread, yogurt, tea and coffee etc. were all provided for breakfast which was great. You can hear the sea from the studio and it is only a walk through the garden to get to beautiful Parapara beach. The studio is about 10 mins from Collingwood and 20 from Takaka so it is a great location for exploring the area. Jane gave us some good suggestions of places to visit and the studio was very comfortable. Thanks for a great stay Jane!

I had a great stay at Tracey's Zatori. I was lucky that I got the whole room to myself as there were no other bookings during my stay (it was a 4 dorm). I really liked the sink & mirror in my room. The kitchen was well-equipped. Tracey was a great host, she regularly checked if everything was okay. I fully recommend Tracey's place.

Great place to stay! We booked it after the heaphy track.

Deborah et Tim sont des hôtes très gentils et arrangeants. Ils ont beaucoup à faire dans leur ferme, se lèvent très tôt le matin pour traire les vaches mais trouvent toujours un moment pour venir discuter et s'assurer que tout se passe bien et que vous ne manquez de rien.

Deborah and Tim were great hosts. Accommodation was very clean, and with a good assortment of provisions available in the fridge. It was also interesting seeing Deborah and Tim working on the farm and even letting me into the milking shed.

We stayed just one night. I liked communication with Deborah, she was quick to answer. The room is small and bathroom even smaller, but that's all right for one night. There was refreshment ready for us, which we really appreciated. It is quite easy to find. The only downside would be, for me personally, the number of spiders in the room and the bathroom.

Great place , enjoyed our stay, had an opportunity to get up close to animals!

Top locatie in het noordelijkste deel van de golden bay! Aangename gastvrouw! Kamer was tip top in orde en het ontbijt zoals je het kan verwachten! Zeker een aanrader !

Very Nice place! The room is nice end comfortable! Debora is ospitape and kind.

Comfy bed in the country on a farm. We had everything we needed for a comfortable night and breakfast all ready for the morning.

Lovely beach house. Really comfortable with all the necessary amenities. In the middle of Golden Bay surrounded by amazing views.

A great place to stay, very quiet area, the house was just great, really nice place just to relax and enjoy

Small but practical little units, very cozy beds.

Cynthia was a wonderful and friendly host, who went the extra mile for a special weekend. The space was spacious and felt very private with a great view of the surrounding property. Very clean and tidy, well placed between Collingwood and Takaka for exploring the region. Would love to stay again given the opportunity and happy recommend to others.

Cynthia was so welcoming and accomodating, we had a fabulous time on our trip to the Nelson/Tasman region. The cottage was well equipped and in a great location. Away from the hustle and bustle of the main towns, a perfect retreat which is what we were after. In saying that, the cottage is still within driving distance of all areas of interest in the region. We would most definitely stay again. With its beautiful setting in small orchard like grounds and well as being close to the beach, the cottage was exactly what we were after. Thanks Cynthia!

Beautiful position, with a short walk to the beach. The unit was lovely and provided a peaceful and comfortable stay

We had a few great days at the Gold Coast. Cynthia was a very friendly host.

Lovely place to stay, stunning location.

We have like it profoundly to stay with Cynthia and David - and would love to come back one day again

Thank you to Cynthia,our friendly hostess for accommodating our early arrival so gracefully.We were introduced to the charmingly appointed hide-away immediately loving the lovely decor and pituresque location,complete with flowering plum tree and the sound of a river running neatby,a truly serene setting!We enjoyed the comfortable bed and the luxurious towels.We appreciated the communication concerning the surrounds and the current happenings in the area.We are happy to endorse this place.

My husband and I had one of the best times of our life while staying at Cynthia's Golden Bay Paradise. We hope to go back again one day and feel we literally stayed in the best place there is in all of Golden Bay! We just fell in love with the place... Thanks to Cynthia for sharing your gem with us and helping us to make such special memories... And the candle shop Living Light is just a sweet treat and a bonus to your visitors... Simply just lovely products! Enjoy! Ashley Dirou

Lovely house, great location and friendly hosts. Thanks for having us.

I chose Sharon's because the bed looked comfy, there was a lovely deck to sit out on and a path leading to the beach. It didn't disappoint and we had a very pleasant evening sitting outside and a great night's sleep. The bathroom was modern, spotless and even had underfloor heating on. Sharon was a lovely host with just the right balance of friendliness and discretion. Although there's a lovely sitting area with tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge, there's nowhere to make your own breakfast so if you were on a budget you;d need to picnic! We went to nearby Ngang's cafe where you can get muesli for 8.50 or eggs for $14.50, which was nice for a treat. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Warm ,friendly, clean and perfect for me.

Sharon was THE best host. Their place is wonderful and right by the beach. They supplied everything we could have wanted and more. They literally made our holiday happen. Can't wait to stay with them again.

I can highly recommend Sharon's "Nepenthe at the beach". Very welcoming and friendly hosts, clean rooms. Great location, close to the center of Collingwood, close to the beach. Slightly elevated, therefore nice view. There are cool things to do around Collingwood, awesome beaches, great hiking trails.

Great views and a lovely host! My husband and I stopped here for a night while exploring Golden Bay! Collingwood is a great little beach town and Sharon's place is located perfecting. Easy communication and nice rooms and bath.

Perfectly located and quiet, very comfortable and clean. Great hosts with fantastic knowledge of the area and easy to talk too. Lovely deck to relax on at the end of the day. Would certainly recommend.

Beautiful room that opened up to a verandah. Sharon is wonderful: friendly and kind.

It's just the perfect place in Golden Bay. The house in the middle of the forest a meters from the river is a dream. Great bed, shower and fire place that she left ready to start for us when was raining and we just needed to be worm. It's a new place and everything works perfectly, and it's so cute that you won't want to leave never! She was very nice as well and allowed to check out a bit later, and very helpful to send back some stuff we left in the place by mistake. It doesn't have wi-fi which for me is the best to disconnect and relax. It's seriously the best place for a romantic scape, my favourite airbnb discover in all NZ ever!

We absolutely loved this cottage! We fell for it in the photos and the real thing was everything we imagined and more. Gorgeous cottage, lovely surroundings, just loved hearing the river, birds, cicadas, crickets and on a clear night the stars were amazing! Comfy bed, fire was great and kept the place cosy. A rejuvenating retreat. We didn't want to leave and would go back in a heartbeat.

Maureen is a lovely host, welcoming and knowledgeable. The cottage is well equipped with good taste and quality throughout - queen bed very comfy! Beautiful and peaceful location, would definitely recommend if you want to get away from it all and relax. Thanks Maureen, we really enjoyed our stay!

How do you describe such an exquisite place such as this. You almost don't want to because everyone will want to go there. So, just do it. You won't be disappointed. It is a long drive but that's part of its appeal. And don't forget to eat at the Mussell Inn on the way between Tanaka and Parapara.

Most amazing and magical place I've visited through Airbnb. Beautiful native New Zealand bush, the river close by, a warm and cozy house, super comfortable bed and every else thing you need is right there

Everthing was perfect! You can realax in the house, have a bath in the river or go to the beach. Maureen is a very nice and helpful host.

Lovely place, it was exactly what we were looking for. Nice walk to the river!

The cabin is nestled in such a beautiful spot. My partner and I really did not want to leave. Sitting by the fire reading a book after exploring the tracks near the river and driving some of the picturesque roads nearby was really a treat. Maureen had the fire going for our arrival at a late hour and her communication and instructions were excellent. There were a few necessities missing that maybe we have taken for granted or become accustomed to at previous B&B's such as tissues, condiments (like jam, sauce etc) and milk. We'd highly recommend the cabin for anyone wanting a retreat into some stunning nature. Also, the bed was the most comfortable I've slept in for a long time.

We stayed 11 days in AoMarama EcoRetreat. I have to say that Rosie and James are great hosts!! They are very hospitable, friendly and helpful, they made us feel at home immediately. It is a real joy to explore the 7 acres native bushland. There is much to see, Rosie showed us her horse, the sheep, the chickens and the vegetable garden. James told us all about the bee hives. He is very easygoing and a great storyteller. We get along very well, even worked with them in the vegetable garden one afternoon. Our cabin had a great view over the bush and sea. The cabin, outdoor kitchen, toilet and shower all where very tidy and clean. The deck with view on the bush and sea is also a wonderful place to be. You can make wonderful trips to the coast and make long beach walks. I highly recommend this place to anyone who reads this review!

If you love nature and eco-friendly environments this is the place to stay. The room was comfortable an had a great view. The rooms are separated from each other so you have privacy, but you have to go down some steps to get to the bathroom or to the kitchen facilities (only a few). The kitchen is open to the nature and has an amazing view, we enjoyed our meal sitting there. Very nice experience!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights with James and Rosie. Very welcoming and friendly hosts, a simple but very comfortable cabin, wonderful views especially from the al fresco kitchen. There is a path through the woods down to the beach which was lovely for swimming at high tide.... So nice to be 'in nature' but much more more comfortable than camping!! Close to Collingwood, not far from mussel inn, and the lovely Milnthorpe Reserve. We'll be back!

Thanks, nice but short visit. This was a beautiful spot with simple but fine amenities. Found it a bit cold scooting over to the loo in the middle of the night but otherwise delightful

Rosie & James waren prima Gastgebers. Warm, lovely und hilfsbereit. Sie haben uns tolle Reisetipps gegeben. Die Unterkunft hat eine wunderschöne und ruhige Lage. Jeder Zeit würden wir sehr gerne zurüchkehren.

Rosie and James were really excellent hosts. Their recommendations were spot on and really made our experience memorable. Farm fresh eggs for breakfast and a trek down to the beach are a must.

This is a unique place to stay. Beautiful surroundings and very peaceful. The cabin was cozy and very clean. The shared facilities were also very clean, never busy and had amazing views!

If you want to experience total tranquillity this is the spot. Best couple of days spent enjoying the simple things in life. Simply a beautiful space to be in.

Made the long trip to a very cool little section and accomodation. Communication was excellent and so was the quality of the house bus. Very nice marmalade too! Cool little place with some very nicely crafted wood work. Great people and will definitely be staying again. Thanks to Karen and Brian again for such a lovely weekend.

What a sweet as treat!! Brian & Karen are phenomenal hosts with a hand carved (literally) slice of paradise waiting to share. If you want off the beaten path, stop here for a breather & a reminder of all things beautiful when it's done with your own hands.... give it a go- try planting, picking, hunting or building! Or heck- just being! The Bedford & breakfast is truly an experience I'd quickly do again if given the chance

The house truck is awesome, toasty and warm with little pot belly fire, private, lovely gardens and generous friendly hosts. Close to bush and beach walks.

Karen and Brian's Bedford and Breakfast is just the best thing ever. Even though all of Golden Bay is beautiful, we felt like we hit the jackpot when we turned up. So cosy and charming even on a freezing and wild winters day. Lovely and warm and delicious food and serene bird song. Everything was just perfect, the best Airbnb place we have ever stayed. Thank you!

Karen's truck is situated in their peaceful gardens. The truck is unique and cosy with a lovely atmosphere and included a wood fire for heating. Karen and Brian were very welcoming and we enjoyed a chat and tour of the Weka Workshop (wood art). We were kindly offered to harvest foods from the garden. We enjoyed some homegrown goodies and cooked meals in the truck while relaxing out on the deck. Superb! They had created a very relaxing and inspiring space. A fantastic getaway!

The best Airbnb I've stayed at! Karen and Brian's thoughtfully converted truck and beautiful gardens made for a wonderful stay for our small family. Highly recommended. We love the resident wekas.

A delightful stay. We thoroughly enjoyed all the beautiful and creative expressions in the house truck and around the property. It was a real treat to stay in the cozy house truck and enjoy some fresh produce and home-made coconut yoghurt yum! Really appreciated getting to know Karen and Brian and seeing what they're up to and still creating. Overall very peaceful and calm feeling there, and an obvious level of care and quality to everything they are doing. Felt like really great value.

Karen and Brian were absolutely amazing hosts!! They were so helpful and generous during our stay. And as for the accommodation - we both loved it! Rustic and cute, yet had everything you could possibly need inside. Highly recommended it to anyone looking to stay in the area :)

Really warm, lovely place and beautiful! Jane was really friendly and helpful. They provide us fresh milk and eggs from their own farm. Close to beach, great view from the balcony. Would surely be back someday ❤

Highly recommend if your ch cling out farewell spit and other nearby attractions like horse trekking. Great hospitality

Amazing winter holiday. Weather terrible but cottage warm and cozy. Wonderful hosts and would recommend to anyone planning a golden bay holiday. Even in winter!!

Awesome, welcome!!!

Property is clean and cosy. Breakfast is very fresh and tasty. Highly recommended.

Perfect nice little cottage.

This was the most fantastic little cottage, and our hosts were fantastic. Leaving a full range of breakfast food and also some snacks for our arrival. They also popped in to introduce themselves which was great, very lovely people and a very lovely place to stay! I can not recommend highly enough! Thank you

We got a warm welcome. The house is very well situated and very pleasant. The products of the breakfast were many and eggs and milk came from their farm: fresh and delicious. I recommend !

The location and set up of the house is absolutely beautiful! The view is breathtaking

Beautiful view of Golden Bay! Kip and John were very nice hosts and went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of.

Beautiful Eco house with amazing sea views and access to a secluded beach.

Das Ferienhaus hat eine herrliche Lage, Meerblick aus allen Zimmern, steht voellig allein, absolut ruhig, ausser das Rauschen der Wellen. Kip ist sympathisch, hilfsbereit und unkompliziert. Es war sauber und alles vorhanden, was wir uns wuenschten. Jederzeit sehr gerne wieder!

Drop dead gorgeous view

The apartment is tucked back down a private gravel road. I was pleasantly surprised at how quiet the place was. Large windows allow the sun to come in during the day and at night is great for star-gazing without being eaten by the native sand flies. The place was dusty but I would definitely stay there again.

Gorgeous spot. If you're lucky enough to stay at this accommodation expect epic views and stars! Wish we could have stayed longer! Bring some essentials and wine as there are few surrounding resources other than the amazing mussel inn.

Wow, this place has just the most spectacular 180 degree view overlooking Golden Bay. Beyond impressive! I so loved the changing sky, sea, and light. Incredibly comfortable. Even the toilet has an stunning view. I am in love with the secluded beach just below the apartment. Extra bonus was "Mussel Inn" so close by. A host Kip was totally fantastic all the way from my first enquiry to checkout. I will definitely be back, hopefully for a longer stay next time.

Wonderful location and hosts! So kind, generous, and helpful!

What an awesome place and people. We stayed in a very comfortable hut, had an amazing breakfast... But most importantly Gerard andMelanie were such warm and knowledgeable hosts, it was difficult to leave. We will definitely be back.

I really enjoyed my stay here, the cabin is simple but comfortable, and is quiet and secluded. The shared bathroom is a short walk away in the main house - good hot shower. There is a little outside deck to the cabin where you can sit and look out over the bush, or up at the stars on a clear night. I would happily stay here again.

Nice place. A bit artistic and away from people. You get your own space. For me a bed was a bit too short as it was 1.90m. Dinner option is nice and tasty.

we loved staying with Melanie & Gerard. The Hut felt like a really secluded forest & bush retreat. We loved all the quirky arty stuff, especially the forest "waterfall" shower. And Mel's cooking was a special treat. A truly relaxing mini holiday for us in a beautiful part of our country, with genuine, interesting and warm hearted hosts

Great cozy Little spot, hosts are very friendly.

Such a great hideaway and beautiful property. Beautiful indoor/outdoor shower. Very unique and magical place to stay!

Melanie's place is awesome! The breakfast is great, the cabin and bed too. The shower/bathroom is unique. Lovely in every way. Great Hosts!