Clear windows in the bathroom were not expected, but I guess the location is reasonably remote.

Lovely location next to the river.

Stayed in August 2025

Love the bathroom setup. Like showering in the forest. Bed was so comfortable 🙂

Stayed in August 2025

I loved the shower ! You'll have to visit to see why !

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Very cute & charming studio. Amazing location right by the river. Good, clean facilities. Well equipped. Comfy bed. Super lovely host.

Stayed in May 2025

No hot chocolate was a bummer.

I extended my stay to 3 nights, when Ngarie popped in to collect payment. Loved how the Chalet is tucked away in the most perfect place.(the rock path is tricky-sensible shoes a must...says she who wore heels) I sat for hours listening to the theraputic rhythm of water, dancing down a stoney bed of rocks n boulders. I requested some wood (managed to stretch it over 2 nights, bonus!!!) for the brazier. It was magical to sit & hear both the brook babbling along & the fire crackling. I fully recommend Chalet Karaka. pg♡2025

Stayed in May 2025

Only downside was there was no hot water our second night.

Cleverly renovated into a charming and private chalet with a very comfy bed. Great wee bathroom and lovely hearing the stream nearby.

Stayed in May 2025

Didn't realise there was no milk provided, but a quick trip to the supermarket sorted that.

Such a unique property to stay at right beside the river in the trees. Very private, we had the river all to ourselves. The shower and bathroom have giant windows looking into the garden which is quite spectacular. Bathrobes were handy as you need to go outside to get between the bedroom and bathroom. The coffee machine was a bonus and the bed was very comfortable. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed in April 2025

Kitchen was extremely well equipped. Bathroom was one of a kind.

Stayed in April 2025

That I didn’t stay longer!

I had an absolutely beautiful stay. I loved hearing the river, so private and comfortable. The shower is such a feature too!! Great being close enough to Takaka without being in the town.

Stayed in April 2025

The location was close to what I wanted to do

Stayed in April 2025

Nice and tranquil Close to town

Stayed in March 2025

Not a thing.

It is a delightful little chalet, with everything we needed. The tinkling of the stream was rather special. The shower was the best I have encountered; the superb enclosure; the water pressure; the high-end shampoos and the exposure to the bush outside! Wow!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing I didn't like!

Ngaire gave clear directions & advice. Always available for information.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Quiet, private and comfortable.

Stayed in February 2025

Great location. Beautiful room & full privacy. Great communication.

Stayed in February 2025

Unfortunately the riverside cottage we thought we booked was different from the cottage we received. Ngaire has 2 cottages and even though she has provided booking.com with photos of the 2nd cottage we only saw photos of the riverside boutique cottage with the outdoor glass shower. However when we arrived we found we were actually staying in the elevated rustic roadside cottage, which does not have the shower in the Bush (instead the showers inside the cottage but does have glass to look through to outside via the kitchenette windows)

Ngaire is a friendly host who was very accommodating as we had to make a change to our stay. The cottage had a very comfortable bed, shower with excellent hot water and pressure. There was a lovely elevated view of the creek and Bush from the kitchenette area.

Stayed in February 2025

Little creek just next to the Chalet, such a peaceful place

Stayed in January 2025

Nothing

Such an awesome private wee spot hubby and I love the place we will be back again one day! Had everything we needed incl and umbrella as it did pour down at night time although this didnt fase us the hole place was so stunning and peaceful ,dont evan get me started on the shower super unique just perefct for what we wanted Thankyou hosts!

Stayed in December 2024

There was nothing not to like. I would suggest having New Zealand olive oil though!

It had everything thing you would need. From shampoo, conditioner and a hair dryer to olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pepper grinder.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

We enjoyed the peaceful location and the host was great and really welcoming and helpful during our stay and also when we needed to arrive quite late in the day at the accommodation. Loved the location and the small town of Takaka has some lovely shops, cafes and restaurants to explore, then a little further away the beautiful Golden Bay which was stunning.

Stayed in November 2024

Loved the peace and serenity of our surroundings and the proximity to Takaka area. The sound of the river, the sun parkling on the water,so close to our Chalet, it felt as if you were miles from civilisation. Thank you Ngaire.

Stayed in December 2024

Fabulous little chalet, quiet, private, set above a stream. We'll eqipped and close to anything you might need.

Stayed in November 2024

Mossies 🦟 love me, so having those around was a bit of a pain - I guess they are the negatives of having the stream so near.

Location was just what we needed during our trip to Golden Bay. The chalet was secluded and very private with the nearby stream being very soothing (beware of mossies 🦟 though). Ngaire was welcoming and was soon on hand to sort a problem we had one evening. Problems will always occur and what makes a difference is how they are handled, so thanks, Ngaire. Having a shower with glass walls was a first for me, but a lovely addition.

Stayed in November 2024

Great spot by the river, one of our best stays on our kiwi roadie. Great host thankyou

Stayed in November 2024