Beautiful studio accommodation, with many personal and creative touches. Relaxing with stunning views out to the harbour. We stayed a week and it was a wonderful base to explore the many beaches and bush walks with our 10yr old. We found the owners (who lived upstairs) to be super helpful and considerate with some provisions for when we first arrived, the lend of some recreation equipment, all our questions answered, list of top sights provided, and extra sightseeing advice when requested. There are many bays to choose from for all ages and levels - tidal estuaries for the kids, no waves, small waves, good surf break - and the stunning Coopers Beach. Awesome views at a couple of nearby Peaks which are fun to walk up. Or a 2 hour walk to Lane Cove and catch a water taxi back. We only cooked in the kitchenette once, and otherwise had a holiday from cooking - and either went to the fishing club for dinner down the road, or had takeout, fish or scoop icecream at Manganui (20min drive) or went into Kerikeri (25min drive). My daughters highlight was swimming in the river pool and jumping from the rocks at Arthurs Rock KeriKeri.