This is a very peaceful, calm house in a quiet neighbourhood—just perfect for a relaxing time. The house is homely, comfortable and just the right size with all the stuff you need. It is 30 minutes to walk to Otaki township, but there are bikes and there is a bus service too. It is very close to the river and the beach so we went fishing each day and were lucky enough to eat fish or pipi everyday. Such a luxury! I totally recommend this place to stay.