Joanne, being an all-year resident, knows about all the area and things to do and has many tips to make the best of your visit. The place is literally a stone throw from the beach, in a nice and quiet neighborhood. We felt at home right away, it was very comfortable, well equipped and Joanne had left many little attentions that made our visit extra pleasant. Also, despite all the warnings of road closure due to floods, we could easily reach cooks beach with a little detour and could enjoy the Coromandel with much less crowds than usual!