Didn't have breakfast

Love this place, if you are looking for the perfect takaka/pohara stay that shows you exactly what this beautiful town is about, look no further, friendliness, laid back vibes and takaka through and through, 2 awesome wee cafe/bars to venture too down the road, the sandcastle hosts its own uniqueness and the whole reason you would visit the bay in the first place, how good

Lovely stay, very warm and comfortable, loved the fact dogs welcomed, will be back definitely

...uuummm...EVERYTHING!!! The most amazing host Steve, friendly, knowledgeable and generous. The cabins were perfect with everything you'd need to accommodate your stay. I discovered the Yurt while exploring the grounds as per recommendation and fell in love and I immediately ran back to get my husband from 1 of our 2 booked cabins for the night and asked Steve if we could change accommodations...without hesitation he happily obliged and let us keep our original cabin booking and added the Yurt to our package. We originally booked in for 3 adults and last minute turned up with an extra 2 bodies and 5 big dogs...again without hesitation he welcomed us with open arms and a way chill vibe The activities on offer with yoga and massage and even a concert in the hall on Saturday night provided by the locals (for a small entry fee). the pizza oven vibe the running creek through the property and the grounds itself are stunning with a native bush vibe and a great view of the ocean. Absolutely gorgeous beaches within walking distance and also a short scenic coast road drive picture perfect. We will 100% be back soon Ps. Steve I'm coming back for more chai tea I'm hooked I'll need the basic recipe for sure 😘😘

A peaceful place to stay. Love the air and surroundings . Get away from the busy city for quiet living .

Very nice small village. Dog welcome. My dogs enjoyed hanging around

Location, tranquility, native bush, native birds, pizza night, massage, yoga, meditation hut, short distance to beach, whole ambiance!

The shower, and the on demand hot water is wonderful! And of course the location, and the birdsong…and the sunny deck! These lovely wee cottages in their peaceful garden are perfect for a quiet getaway…and are also not far from the beach. This place is quite special. Steve was overseas during this visit, but his communication was excellent.

Lovely place & great location! Steve was lovely too. Just a few minor things like the deck was a bit slippery & the heater was really dusty, just needs a bit of attention to detail, but we loved it! Thank you! ☺️

This property is at a beautiful location. The accommodation has a lovely stream in front. Seaview and (native) trees. The cabin looks nice but wasn't overly clean and could do with some love and maintenance. Unfortunately there was a course happening right in front of the cabin we stayed in, this course was on exactly during the time of our stay. We experienced this as disturbing and didn't add to a pleasant peaceful stay.

Friendly host, nice big clean cottages, great location

Such a beautiful location and Steve made us feel so welcome. Basic, but clean and oh so quiet. Within walking distance of the beach and excellent eating places. We loved our stay here, and would definitely recommend.

Friendly place lovely staff

It’s a cute cottage with warm lights and kind host! We do really enjoy the shell that people leave at the door which means the cottage has many lovely stories.

Perfect traditional Bach feel and look to the cabin. Bed was super comfortable, the shower was great, the kitchen had all the equipment we needed. Towels were provided which was a godsend. The view from the bed across the garden to the sea was amazing. Steve the owner was very helpful and friendly.

The host is so friendly and inviting and the cabins have everything you need and it is in a great location, close to the beach and to town.

Such a beautiful place and steve the host is awsome

We had a beautiful second stay at the sandcastle. Loved the peaceful setting, birds and animals on the property. Pizza night was fabulous and Steve was incredibly gracious with our two boys and even took them blueberry picking. Thank you for taking extra care and checking in to ensure our stay was so special. Our boys said this was their favorite place we’ve stayed yet!

Superb peaceful location overlooking Pohara beach on Golden Bay. Steve very helpful and friendly. No frills but very special and memorable place to stay. Wish we had more time here.

Beautiful scenery. Peaceful and quiet location. Friendly host and very comfortable bed! Thanks for having us ????

We arrived and were personally greeted by Steve. I’ve been too many accommodations in my life and I have never had a host like Steve. He was absolutely superb. We originally planned to stay for two nights and because of the.Bonhomie of the place we stayed a total of six days and five nights. We would have stayed all the way to the end of our trip. This was an unexpected find and you have a really open mind. I highly recommended to book this place. Just remember, it’s not the faint heart.

nice friendy people.

Steve war absolut super. Die Lage war sehr gut. Das Chalet hatte Meerblick, eine kleine Terrasse. Es war alles da, was man brauchte

Le lieu est charmant et très calme les alentours très beaux. C'est un bon spot pour découvrir la region