We stayed last year for 5 nights and after thoroughly enjoying our experience, we booked for 7 nights this year (February 2013). We just love this place and have already booked for another week in January 2014. We stayed in the Cove Cottage on both occasions. What we really like about it is that : - It is located on... More

This hidden sanctuary was the perfect weekend escape for my partner and I. Quiet, beautiful and romantic, with water coming up to the edge of lawn. A great place to unwind and enjoy nature with a BBQ and a glass of wine watching the ocean! Recommended for couples looking for something unique. Beautiful Coopers Beach just around the bay and... More

Private, peaceful and relaxing. Stunning views and a beautifully appointed cottage. 2 Kayaks were fun to use....but it was very muddy underfoot....take water shoes! Maybe not the best place for swimming (if that`s what you`re looking for) but if you just want to relax and look at the sea this is perfect! Also, the large gardens attract lots of bird... More

We spent two nights here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Bruce was very welcoming and made us feel at home in his very special slice of Coopers Beach. The two private beaches are either side of his private home and both overlook the cove. Each are extremely private and are fully self contained with kitchen, laundery etc. ... A home... More

Our experience of Sanctuary in the Cove was a joy from start to finish. After a busy and hectic time on the road, to be able to drop in to a small piece of paradise and step away from the world was a wondrous blessing. Bruce has done the most wonderful job in setting this place up as just that-century.... More

It is definitely a sanctuary. We had our own bit of bay, a river, a gorgeous cottage, canoes. And such a peaceful spot. Thanks heaps Bruce. We loved every minute. Surprisingly, the drive up from Auckland was also delightful. Then there was the great restaurants a few minutes away - although you think you're miles from anyone. Bruce took us... More

Our three night stay at Sanctuary in the Cove's Cove Cottage was a complete delight. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed and the scenery is superb. We enjoyed using the supplied kayaks to tootle around the bay and the walk over the headland to stunning Coopers Beach is worth the effort. Squeezing fresh citrus from the property's gardens provided... More

This is a fabulous location we’d love to hug selfishly to ourselves. From the moment we drove through the electronic gates into four acres of beautiful subtropical gardens, we were in another world. Our roomy waterfront cottage was exceptionally well equipped and clean, the beds blissfully comfortable, and on site owner, Bruce, had added extra touches like fluffy white bath... More

My husband and I have just spent 3 wonderful nights at the Sanctuary. We stayed in Cove Cottage which was on the waterfront. The cottage itself was immaculate and was fully self contained. For 3 days we had great weather which allowed us to take advantage of the kayaks. Bruce, our host has done a wonderful job in establishing the... More