Reviews of The 'Flax Pod' cabin in Pohara, amazing sea views
11 Mockingbird Ridge, 7183 Pohara, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 6 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe bath once we found some paper to light the fire to heat it . The two matches were a challenge for 3 nights but we rose to it. Added a bit of spark to our life.
Its a challenge when it's wet as the deck isn't under cover.
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe had an amazing getaway
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAmazing view
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe view was to die for, amazing! The outdoor bath was such a perfect touch and really relaxing, I also loved how it was repurposed from an old freezer. The bed & pillows were perfect. The amount of blankets & pillows was also perfect. I liked that the location was a reasonably easy walk from Pohara centre itself - including the restaurants/mini supermarket and the beach. I really appreciated how there was rubbish disposal for everyday rubbish, recycling and compost. This was really thoughtful. I met both of the hosts and they were super lovely and welcoming, as well as the chickens!
The bathroom situation - the toilet is a sawdust set up. It wasn’t meant to smell but it did, even with the lid always down. I’ve used the same toilet situation before this and never had any issues. The shower was in the same room as the toilet so having a shower was pretty unpleasant as it smelt. It also attracted lots of big blow flies which hung around all the time, in the bathroom and outside. There must have also been a wasp nest somewhere nearby as there was lots hanging around, specifically around the grape vines. Although it seemed to be a quiet area, there was always cars going up and down the gravel driveway. And maintenance on the property started early and went on and off all day, so it wasn’t often peaceful.
Thanks so much for your feed back it's really helpful for us. I wish more people could be so constructive with their responses. after reading your experience which we are sorry was not as good as we expect to give people I looked into the issues you stated and I believe my trying to grow grapes has caused the worst issues. The wasps are attracted to the fruit, which caused that problem, but more importantly, the smell issue was also caused by the grapes. The toilet smells are usually drawn away from the room via a back pipe on the outside which heats up and draws the smells away. The grapes covered this pipe and therefore , without it stopped drawing air. As soon as I cut away the grapes the smell issue was solved, so thank you. the vehicle issue was out of our control as the neighbouring property was building their house and therefore there was a lot of movements. Thankfully the has now finished so as I write this response this morning all I can hear is birdsong. Cheers🙂
Thanks so much for your feed back it's really helpful for us. I wish more people could be so constructive with their responses. after reading your experience which we are sorry was not as good as we expect to give people I looked into the i… Show more
Reviewed: 24 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGorgeous property, lovely and private and facilities were great
Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewAmazing views, cool we place that we enjoyed on the sunny days we had. This is an amazing place and would highly recommend and have to many people
Reviewed: 7 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLoved the whole set up but especially the hammock! And the bath!
Reviewed: 12 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe amazing view and the fire pit.