All three houses sit on the same private estate at Medlands Beach. The difference is how many people they suit, how the bedrooms work and what sort of stay you want.
The absolute basics before you get into beds, layouts and floor plans.
| House | Guests | Bedrooms | Bathrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pītokuku | 10 | 4 | 2.5 |
| Ruru | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Tree House | 8 | 3 | 1 |
The useful details, without a wall of identical ticks.
The largest house, with the most flexible bedroom setup and a separate cabin.
Best fit: Larger families, two families or groups wanting the main gathering house.
Signature: Panoramic ocean views, separate cabin and outdoor fire.
View Pītokuku
The most private feel, with elevated valley views and all three bedrooms under one roof.
Best fit: Couples, one family or a smaller group wanting privacy without a separate cabin.
Signature: North-facing decks, valley views and an outdoor bar window.
View Ruru
The most unusual house, with a separate bunkhouse reached across the deck.
Best fit: Families with children or anyone choosing character over conventional layout.
Signature: Canopy deck, red clawfoot bath, bunkhouse and hammocks.
View Tree HouseBedroom counts only tell half the story. This is how each house is actually arranged.
The best combination depends on who needs to sleep near whom.
Sleeps up to 17 across 7 bedrooms.
The strongest pairing when the group wants two substantial houses, generous bathrooms and laundry in both.
Sleeps up to 18 across 7 bedrooms.
The largest two-house capacity, with flexible adult rooms in Pītokuku and a dedicated bunkhouse at Tree House.
Sleeps up to 15 across 6 bedrooms.
A good fit for two smaller family groups, with privacy at Ruru and the separate bunkhouse at Tree House.
Sleeps up to 25 across 10 bedrooms.
The whole 14-acre estate, with one large gathering house and room for families or smaller groups to spread out.
All three houses run on solar power, battery storage and a backup generator. Off grid here still means toast, coffee, hot showers, streaming and a fully equipped kitchen.
| Appliance or feature | Pītokuku | Ruru | Tree House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toaster | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kettle | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air fryer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microwave | No | No | Yes |
| Dishwasher | Yes | No | No |
| Fridge and freezer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nespresso machine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Washing machine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dryer | Yes | Yes | No |
| Samsung smart TV | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Starlink WiFi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sonos speakers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wood burner | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor gas BBQ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor fire | Yes | No | No |
| Outdoor shower | Yes | Yes | No |
Tell us the number of adults, children and couples. We will recommend the cleanest setup before you book.