Driftwood

Location: 193D Cames Road, Te Arai, nz

Star Rating: 9.4 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• BBQ facilities
• Fax/photocopying
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Grocery deliveries
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Beauty Services
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Access to health care professionals
• Security alarm
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Secured parking
• Golf cart
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby

Rooms Available

• Apartment with Sea View

  Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the fully equipped kitchen. The apartment also comes with a barbecue. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this apartment also features soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Semi-detached
  • Private apartment in building
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Baby safety gates
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Gillian (7/5): - Comfortable
• sang jun (10/5): - Cozy Quiet
• David (9/5): Very happy great place, would use again. - Didn't have breakfast but food was provided. No dish rack that I could find. Bed a little soft for me as I am older but was fine.
• veronique (8/5): -
• Shermalie (10/5): - Very well set up in a compact space. Parking - specifically getting I. And out of the spot was fairly tight.
• Emma (8/5): Very clean and well equipped space. - Very clean and well equipped space. There were no fly screens on the windows so you couldn’t have the windows open without flies and mosquitos coming in.
• Vikki (10/5): - After a long day at work it was such a lovely surprise to have a beautiful, well equipped apartment to relax in.
• Janet (10/5): Excellent and exceptionally clean - Immaculately clean and comfortable property. Dave and Amanda went the extra mile with real attention to detail. The fridge was stocked with water and milk. Tea and coffee facilities were great, and the bowl of fresh fruit was a real treat. Dave was friendly and welcoming. Driftwood was a delight! Everything was great
• Michael (10/5): - Absolut top und sehr nette Besitzer
• Sally (10/5): Perfect hosts and very kind. Although weather was skiing I would love to go back and explore the area! - Everything Nothing
• Ian (10/5): - A real home away from home. Dave and Amanda were amazing hosts.
• C (10/5): -
• luca (8/5): - Very well equipped
• Angela (8/5): Excellent value, loved taking our Cavoodle, central location, thoughtful internal provision. - Very thoughtful with all guests need for their stay. Great value but ideally would have an umbrella on outdoor table and a bbq for guests.
• ckaren (9/5): Nice place to stay - Nice place
• Danielle (9/5): -
• Peter (9/5): Great stay and we hope to be back. - Driftwood is in a lovely rural setting. It is superbly setup with everything you could think of. A very spacious and quiet unit. Having two bedroom suited us perfectly and would also be great for a family. Loved that we could bring our wee doggie with us. Nothing.
• Mike (9/5): Great priced, solid accomodation - Nice and both remote enough to be quiet, but also close enough to the coast Nothing comes to mind
• Tim (10/5): -
• Pallas (10/5): Would definitely do it again & recommend to others. - Loved that it was nice and quiet, and a beautiful place to be.
• Pallas (10/5): -
• Amanda (10/5): -
• Britt (9/5): Awesome - everything, great hosts, very welcoming, place was clean and everything we needed. cooking in the oven that was there was hard as I didnt know how to work it but I figured out in the end.
• Wendy (8/5): - The layout of the place was spacious and comfortable We didn't realise how far inland and off the beaten track this was
• Jacqui (10/5): - We stayed for 3 nights, 4 days. Accomodation was very good, clean, spacious, top notch furnishing & very comfortable 👌 👍 Excellent, had everything we wanted & more. To be honest we can't think of anything for the time of year we were there. A big parasol would be good for the summer ☀️
• Karen (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely, clean, comfortable accommodation. Lovely comfortable beds, great facilities, highly recommend
• Julia (10/5): Exceptional - Perfect stay. House was very clean and well stocked. Had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. Nothing.
• Tomoko (10/5): Exceptional - Very nice and friendly owner. Thank you very much! It was a new building, clean, and I was able to cook my own meals. It is a quiet and comfortable place. We would like to visit again. Nothing
• Corriena (8/5): Comfortable stay in quiet serene surroundings. - A well equipped apartment with everything you would need for a comfortable stay, not to mention our lovely hosts who were great in communicating and attending to our needs.
• Kerry (9/5): Great little 2 bedroom accommodation with excellent hosts! - Great little 2 bedroom accommodation with excellent hosts!
• Nick (10/5): Exceptional -
• Chelsea (10/5): 10/10 getaway spot! - Highly recommend, place was tidy, clean, peaceful, as described, came with all the bits and bobs you need for a short getaway, hosts were just lovely! No faults :)
• Warren (10/5): Exceptional - Thank you Dave and Amanda for having us it was awesome to stay there lovely people can't wait to come back to stay next time we will enjoy the place more as we were busy traveling all over the place can't wait to come back to see you guys
• Ross (9/5): Well planned out accommodation and extremely comfortable. - Very friendly host and excellent facilities.
• Grace (3/5): Poor -
• Rebecca (7/5): Good -
• Tracey (10/5): We had a great stay here. David, Amanda and Mason were super lovely and very welcoming. It was nice and child friendly, - Nice clean property, spacious, everything you need, comfy beds and great hosts. Nothing to report
• Brooke (10/5): Exceptional - This little place was perfect for us to stay for the night nice and close to mangawhai. Wish we could have stayed longer. And the hosts were awesome very welcoming.
• David (10/5): Wonderful hosts, very welcoming, beautiful apartment -
• Colin (10/5): Lovely clean comfortable property and very friendly host - Spotlessly clean , lovely welcome, milk and lovely fruit provided - very comfortable and excellent for stargazing!!! Nothing!!!
• Lavulo (10/5): Clean and the perfect home away - The perfect place to come in and put your feet up. Air con helped after a big day in the sun! Our family of 4 we're in love with how accessible the house was. From entertainment to showers to bed, everyone had a place to unwind. That we didn't stay longer :( one night wasn't enough!
• Oli (10/5): Thank you Dave and Amanda for making us feel at home. Great communication and hospitality! :) - The detailed instructions of how to get to the property and retrieving the key. The warm welcome and going the extra mile to print out restaurant suggestions for us. The place was very clean and had everything we needed! That we didn’t book another night LOL we’ll be back again :)
• Gail (8/5): Very good - A lovely modern unit, spacious with good facilities There was a strong petrol smell from the adjoining garage. Also an email to say if 2 of us were using 2 bedrooms there would be $40 extra!
• Natalia (10/5): The best accommodation in New Zealand, with exceptional hospitality and thoughtful details ! - Having traveled extensively across New Zealand, we can confidently say that this was the best accommodation we ever experienced! The welcoming atmosphere, immaculate attention to detail, and genuine hospitality made all the difference. We were especially touched by the care and effort that David and Amanda put into maintaining this beautiful place. Every corner was spotless, thoughtfully designed, and filled with warmth, making it feel like a true home away from home. Our trip was even more special as we dedicated it to celebrating my friend Albinaa’s birthday and the beginning of her new life year. This place added an extra layer of joy to the occasion, making it an unforgettable experience. We are deeply grateful for the hospitality and dedication that goes into keeping this accommodation so exceptional. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for comfort, warmth, and a truly outstanding stay. If we are ever in the area again, there is no doubt that we will return! Natalia and Albina
• Hannah (9/5): Had a really lovely stay here thank you! Would highly recommend! -
• Behrens (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rita (10/5): It was a great apartment and value. - It was very clean and a large two bedroom with living and dining areas and a big, well furnished kitchen. We sat outside, which was very enjoyable. Nothing.
• Brent (10/5): Exceptional -
• Graham (10/5): Exceptional - Very spacious, modern and well-appointed accommodation attached to the house of our very welcoming hosts but completely independent. Quiet position on hillside with views down towards the sea. Very relaxing place to stay the night.
• Tereina (10/5): Excellent - Everything, one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed in, very comfy bed,well stocked with everything you need.. fantastic owners Nothing
• Mowbray (10/5): Exceptional - David and Amanda were wonderful hosts with an amazing place to call home for a few nights, the views from the property were wonderful and the location was good as a base to explore further from. It was wonderful, no complaints
• Susan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Derek (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely comfortable place to stay away from it all but only a short drive to all amenities. Dave and Amanda are great hosts.
• Rose (10/5): Brilliant, will return - Everything, it was perfect. Would love to stay longer next time. Nothing, all perfect!
• Allycia (10/5): Exceptional - The place was clean, easy to find, comfortable and had everything you needed and more. They even supplied a few tea/coffee options as well as bottled spring water. The place is close to several beaches and Mangawhai so easy access to activities and food in the area. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating. Overall, I would recommend and stay again!
• Fraser (10/5): Beautiful accomodation, great location, and excellent hosts. Highly recommend. - Great communication with the host, very easy check in etc. Fully equiped house, comfy bed, smart TV and all cooking facilities. Beautiful view and private location. Highly recommend! Everything was great!
• Izelle (10/5): Exceptional - Great hospitality and added benefits.
• Marina (10/5): Exceptional - Utterly beautiful peaceful just a breath of freshness Honestly absolutely nothing
• Jayne (9/5): Nice relaxing stay in clean spacious unit. - Private and clean property Nothing
• Elize (8/5): Great location and relaxing environment, an accessible getawa with clean and comfortable living area - A wonderful location with very comfortable living areas, the hosts were welcoming and friendly. It is a very clean and cozy place perfect for a calm getaway.
• Catherine (9/5): A quiet, spacious and comfortable rural retreat. - The location is rural, pleasant and quiet. It is a few kms out from Mangawai, and some of that is on a gravel road. The unit is very spaciois, well furnished, with comfortable beds. It was good to have fresh fruit available. Not something I actually disliked, but I’m used to having herbal teas as well as a choice of plain and Earl Grey tea in most accommodation. The bench top oven was a bit heavy to lift from the shelf where it lives.
• Russell (9/5): Superb -
• Ben (10/5): Brilliant Hosts and a fantastic place to stay! - The Hosts were incredibly generous and hospitable helping us with some Car Problems! Nice big double beds with a massive smart TV with all streaming platforms available. Free and Fast internet connection with great cooking facilities that are simple and easy to use.
• Nadia (10/5): Lovely accommodation for our site workers, they were very pleased. -

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