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"We have been to Great Barrier many times and stayed in many Airbnbs. This has to be the very best we have stayed in! The photos don't do it justice. Everything is brand new and every amenity has been thought of. The view is incredible and the place was so comfy we didn't want to leave. Very private and all day sun. This is a stylish home and the attention to detail is perfect. Super comfy beds and luxurious bathrooms. Epic, sheltered outdoor setup for those BBQ nights."
"Great house - spacious, thoughtfully designed and just a short walk down the hill to Medlands Beach. Lovely outdoor seating areas where you can enjoy the view. The owners were helpful and assisted in making sure we had a wonderful stay."
"Fantastic location and lovely house, well laid out. Private and central to Medlands/Claris, but with a high vantage and great view. All that, yet still easily survived Cyclone Gabrielle with ease thanks to the northerly aspect and hill helping to block the easterlies."
"We enjoyed our stay at Pitokuku House, which is a perfect holiday house. It has a great design with a homey atmosphere and a great view. The location is great too, it's close to a stunning white sand beach and not far away from the airport and a grocery store."
"An excellent house for a group. Very comfortable and well-equipped - really appreciated good linen, plenty of towels and pantry essentials. Highly recommended."
"Absolutely awesome stay. It's been the best place we have stayed at in our years coming to the Barrier. Good value, great location, wonderful house. Thanks heaps - look forward to doing it again soon!"
"This is such a perfect house to base yourself while in Aotea. The house is a short walk down to Medlands Beach with beautiful views. Aotea Brewing are also only a short walk downhill, they brew some great beers that you can enjoy while relaxing on the two decks."
"Modern, stylish bach in awesome location — loved our stay, beautiful views and kākā flying over — This place surely has some Mana! Stylish and clean easy living complete the perfect picture."
"Our family had a great stay and loved the house so have booked again! We loved being elevated with great views and bird life from the house and large decks. The wood burner kept the house super warm for our winter stay."
"Great week on Aotea. Ruru was amazing place to stay - great views and very comfortable. Loved the outdoor shower after an afternoon on the beach. The microbrewery at the bottom of the hill was a great little spot."
"Amazing holiday, loved the elevated deck amongst the tea tree and what a bath! Perfect for our family. The kids loved the space of the bunk room and having their own deck."
"A quirky, cool place suspended in the trees, with lovely bird life. We will come again."
"The Treehouse was the perfect accommodation for a family with young children. Really comfortable, well thought out space and we loved all the board games! Lynne and Bob were great hosts and were so accommodating."
"Cosy and close to the beach but private and elevated. With a lovely peek through trees to Medlands Beach, it had everything we needed. Thanks Lyn and Bob - great hosts."
"Amazing little house, easy to access, lots of covered outside space, great fire for our winter nights. Amazing hosts."
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