Mures Cloudy Bay Retreat

The location and views are phenomenal. The actual accommodation is beautiful. Photos just don’t do it justice!!

The drive in is abit hectic but well worth it. Stock up on supplies so you never have to leave. Beach access is also an issue but it wouldn’t stop me staying again.

Loved the isolation - if you want to get away from it all then this is the place.

The sun really shines in - no window coverings.

very decent and clean. it’s an absolute hideout for people who wants to escape from all the noises and crowdedness in the city.

it’s too far away, recommended for people who travel with their own vehicles.

Loved the fact that it's totally off grid and solar powered. The open plan layout & the amazing floor to ceiling glass fronting the ocean are amazing. (There are no blinds but we were fine with that.) The big log burner fire kept us nice & warm, and at night you could look at ocean views from the lovely big bed. Well equipped kitchen with many basic supplies provided. We were there during stormy weather but even on a bad weather day the views are still incredible Must mention that the access is a 20 minute drive from the main road - its on a very bumpy dirt track through pretty patches of forest & coastal dunes - beautiful.

Theres not much in the compendium about Cloudy Bay Beach itself. A simple "mud map" of the property's grounds and clear notes on how to get to the beach is lacking, and to my mind should be an essential inclusion. It would take minutes to draw one! Jon the caretaker told us how to find beach access in his welcome chat, and that he had put in some steps but we still couldn't find it, (and we are experienced bush walkers) The compendium say beach access via front fence line gate - where? We walked as far as the neighbouring property fenceline to the east without finding beach access through the almost waist high scrub so sadly we left without setting foot on Cloudy Bay Beach at all so that was very disappointing.

Loved the isolation,the view from all areas was amazing. With the ever-changing conditions happening right in front of you. Cooking facilities were exactly what we needed would definitely go back

Took us back a bit at first with no curtains or window coverings which meant early wake up but adjusted to that as stay went on. Wasn't an issue.