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Old May 11, 2009 | 7:30 pm
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Originally Posted by vuittonsofstyle
Fascinating report, David. I completely agree about Otahuna Lodge (my favourite), Kauri Cliffs and Cap Kidnappers, but Treetops is terribly tired, albeit well-meaning. I don't think you can recommend this for high-end guests here anymore.
I respectfully disagree. We stayed in the Lakeview Villa in late 2007 and had an amazing stay. Service that anticipated our needs, was warm, gracious and not intrusive. Very good food, the vast majority sourced locally or from on-site. Beautiful accommodations -- we had a wonderful view of the forest and lake below, a wood burning fireplace with a fire built daily for us, comfortable bed and large sitting room. We also had various 'surprises' that made the stay even more fun -- the sweets in our room one day when we returned (from a long hike, if I recall correctly), the homemade charcuterie the chef was experimenting with and offered to us. There are others I'm forgetting. We also enjoyed hiking the grounds and taking a ride in the Range Rover to see wildlife, etc. I also think the main lodging, built around and incorporating the existing water on the property, is stunning.

I'm curious why you think it's tired, vuittonsofstyle?

And thank you, David, for another great report.
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