We had an amazing time at Lauren's house. The environment was serene and the house itself was beautifully decorated, exuding warmth and comfort. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and we found ourselves waking up much later than usual. The neighborhood was peaceful during this time of year, and the beach (almost) in front of the house was quiet and perfect for a swim, which we did several times using the canoe Lauren kindly let us borrow.
We also made multiple trips to the Abel Tasman park, which was a 30 to 60-minute drive depending on how deep we wanted to go into the park. The drive there was lovely and we made several stops at beaches along the way. The nearby village had a large supermarket with everything we needed.
Although we didn't eat out in Takaka (the closest town), it looked like a nice option. We would definitely book this place again!