A boutique bed and breakfast in a lovingly restored heritage villa on Commercial Street in Tākaka, Golden Bay, set in lush native bush. Each room is unique, and the website says guests can choose from them to find the right stay. The listing describes hearty breakfasts, and says the bed and breakfast was voted one of the best places to stay in Golden Bay. The communal areas hold an extensive art collection, and the gardens have native plants and a creek with New Zealand eels.
The villa is in the town, close to what Tākaka has to offer, and it is an easy base for Wharariki Beach and Abel Tasman. The website says the best rate is booked direct, through the booking tab. Special rates are offered for stays without breakfast or for longer stays, and the phone number is +64 3 525 9669.