The house is beautiful and very clean with the most amazing view. It has everything you might need including wood in order to light a fire. The host was very friendly and explained everything we needed to know. The kitchen had everything we could imagine needing. Overall we had an amazing stay.

The road to the house was bumpy to say the least and not fun to drive. At night we had millipieds enter in the house. Not a danger, just not fun to step on accidentally.

The location is great to get away from tourists. Perfect place to unwind and relax without technology. Amenities are pretty good for cooking and relaxing. The peace and quiet of the place allows for great study, working, relaxing or convalescing.

Access to the beach could be better and I believe the owners are addressing this issue. Instructions need to be updated, be clear and concise for use of energy, access to the beach and general walks around the area. Additionally a guide for bushfire - procedure, warnings and evacuation would be my recommendation (using a step-by-step guide)

A beautiful property, secluded, quite and very, very scenic, both the ocean and the mountains

There were no clear directions on how to gain access to the beach

Exceptional location and view.

Access to the beach could be easier.

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.

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.