The location is very peaceful and relaxing with a lovely outside space and view. There is a large supermarket on the main road just before you turn into the road where the cottage is which was really useful as most of the eating places close fairly early in Katikati. The cottage is larger than it looks on the photos and very comfortable, we were very happy with our stay. The only slight drawback is you cannot access wifi from the cottage you need to go to the owners back porch which is next door and they provide you with chairs to use.