John was great to deal with and responsive to an issue we had with the gas. The house did smell a little damp and certain areas could use a deep clean, but the bathrooms were clean and the beds were all well made. We really enjoyed staying at Shambhala and loved having access to the beach through the beautiful gardens. The view from every bedroom is amazing. Thanks John!
Views were stunning, beds were so comfortable and very clean.
The BBQ was unfortunately a little too grubby to use and the oven had a large piece of appliance broken inside- which we managed to fix ourselves. But overall- an awesome place to stay!
Beautiful quiet spot in Golden Bay, good for large groups
Beautiful spot in Golden Bay. It's off the grid on gas, solar and tanks so is a little rustic but that comes with the location. It's a large place so good for groups and our 6 year old loved it. John is a good host helping with any questions we had.
John was obliging, pleasant and responsive to our queries re wifi, rubbish bags, compost etc. Fridge space was not really adequate for a crowd especially without a freezer.
But my family thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.
This is a wonderful property in a very special location. Very peaceful and relaxing with everything we needed for two families with young children and our elderly parents. We stayed 8 days and didnât want to leave. Highly recommended and we canât wait to stay there again.
Our children loved exploring the gardens and beach. The local weka were a highlight as well.
John, the owner was friendly and helpful and made sure we had everything we needed.
A great place to unplug and unwind. Wonderful bird life, gardens and sea views, peaceful and sunny. House is comfy and roomier than the photos suggest. Solar powered - there is phone coverage and WiFi though both can be a bit spotty - bring books and put your feet up on the porch under the bougainvillea.
Amazing spot to stay for a holiday. The house was large, catered to a large group and had majority of necessary amenities. The property owner was easy to deal with and lived onsite which was easy.
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