We loved the location, house, provisions, equipment, kitchen and lounge setup, kayaks, outdoor shower, insect screens on the windows, huge ranchslider that opens up super wide, proximity to the beach, all in a relaxed peaceful neighbourhood. We had a great time playing in the waves right in front of the house. It was kid safe swimming and much warmer water temperatures than the beaches in the Able Tasman National Park. The location was superb being close to Collingwood for the Farewell Spit Tour. Mussel Inn is a stone's throw away. And it takes no time to pop into Takaka, and for sightseeing rock formations and art galleries at Pohara. Lastly a great launching point to drive into the Able Tasman National Park and get to the Totaranui side. Perfect Patons it truly was.