We stayed in Sea Shanty for 5 nights and had a fantastic time. It has been recently renovated and it shows! Comfy beds, great bathroom and a lovely deck with afternoon sun overlooking the bay. It doesn't have cooking facilities (there is a microwave & bbq though!) but we were aware of that and had take aways a few nights (from Lobster Shack & Food and Brew - sitting on the deck) & dinners out the other nights. We couldn't fault it.
Saskia (and Izzy the dog) came to introduce herself and we got some great tips for the area and had a wonderful chat. Nice to see owners coming around and asking if there was anything else they could help with! When we get back to Bicheno we will stay again, that's for sure.