For two
An anniversary, a reset, or the long way round the South Island. Light the fire, open the local wine waiting for you and let the evening run long on the deck.
Pākawau, Golden Bay, Aotearoa
Wake to birdsong above Farewell Spit
An eco-luxe house and Tree Top Suite in 20 acres of private native forest at the very top of the South Island. The fire is set, the linen is soft, and the Spit stretches out below the deck.
- Bookabach Bach of the Year 2025
- Qualmark Silver
- 20 acres of native bush
- Sleeps 7, dogs welcome
Who it suits
Made for slowing down
For the whole family
Three bedrooms, five beds and room for seven. Wharariki Beach, the seals and Farewell Spit are a short drive, and the cockles are at the end of the driveway.
For you and the dog
Dogs are welcome in the house. Walking tracks wind through the bush from the door, and there is plenty of beach to run on nearby.
Ways to stay
Three ways to stay
Book the house for your own dates, or let us host you for three slow days with the Golden Bay Slow Escape.
The house
Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeps seven. Bi-fold doors open the lounge and kitchen onto a wide deck facing the Spit.
- Full kitchen and gas BBQ
- Fireplace, set ready to light
- Washer, dryer and broadband
- Dogs and children welcome
From NZ$600 a night
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The Tree Top Suite
Elevated among the bush canopy for a unique stay, with its own treetop deck.
- Up in the canopy with the tūī
- Treetop deck for morning coffee
- Steps from the main house
The Golden Bay Slow Escape
Three nights, fully hosted. Airport pick-up, seasonal local food for every meal and one nature experience each day.
- Tākaka Airport transfers
- Welcome grazing platter and local wine
- A curated nature experience daily
NZ$3,000 for two
Book the Slow EscapeWhy here
Why guests come back
Golden Bay's far north-west is quiet, wild and still a little secret. This is what you wake up to.
The view
Panoramic views over Farewell Spit and Kahurangi National Park, sunrise in coral and gold, and the lighthouse beam sweeping the Spit after dark.
The forest
20 acres of private native bush, trapped for rats, stoats and possums ever since we arrived. Tūī at dawn and pīwakawaka for company on the tracks.
The details
A fire laid ready to light, a welcome basket of local goodies and wine, NZ-made botanical toiletries and natural linen.
The night sky
When darkness falls the sky comes alive. Grab a blanket, lie back on the deck and count constellations.
The location
Wharariki Beach, Cape Farewell and Farewell Spit are all close by, and Collingwood is 20 minutes down the road.
Guest reviews
In our guests' words
“I loved the isolation, but isolated with luxury touches. Perfect WiFi. Fireplaces already set and ready when you arrive, all you have to do is light a match.”
“Deep, deep quietness, that was so relaxing and restorative.”
“The setting is remote, private and peaceful. Exactly what we wanted.”
“Stunning property, view, land, hospitality. First class in every respect.”
Every review on our booking page is five stars.
Come and stay a while
Pick your dates on our booking calendar, or call Canada and Ivan on +64 21 994 442.