My wife and I had an incredible stay at Jana and Drew's place. They were exceptional hosts, and they provided a 5 star experience. The sprawling views of Tata Beach and the coast are better than advertised and we had a seamless check in/out. I would suggest stopping at Takaka on the way in to purchase supplies, and a favourite spot of ours was Molly B's at Pohara (about a 5-10 minute drive away).