We did not meet Wendy but that was no problem. This was the last stop on our 5 week tour of NZ and it was just perfect. We walked along the beach to the Signal Station lookout, love the old cabins by the beach, the view is sublime. Last day we saw the fantastic Waipoua Kauri forest and Matakohe Museum on the way back Auckland airport and the flight back to the UK. The house is very spacious and quirky. Comfortable, old school charm, exactly as described. Highly recommended.