Waikanae Beach is a real gem. Quaint but lively in a pleasant way. Good restaurants (Front Room, Waimea, The Olde Beach Bakery) that are easy going and have very friendly and efficient staff. The one bed-room is very spacious and is very pleasantly nestled into the backyard garden. Jan and Rodger are great hosts and came up with very good tips for activities. Beach access is easy (barefoot across the cup de sack street).