Loved the house, so clean and tidy but with an old-style rustic feel. We liked being in the country but also such a short drive to amazing beaches like Waihi (just under 20 minutes) and Whangamata (about 40 minutes). We swam in the waterhole in the river at the end of the property every day too - our son had a great time and loved patting the donkeys on the way there. It was a bonus that the outside deck is completely private and with an amazing view.