Belinda and Bryan were really nice to us and they felt a little like our grandparents (:
We learnt about the local arts market and airfield open house from them, which made our trip a little more special. They shared their Christmas turkey, cheese, wines and salads with us; and we dined in the front porch facing the Whitianga bay beachfront.
We had ice cream, wines and even a drive around town at dusk.
Belinda is a painter and she will tell you about her art and their love story. We had fun getting to know each other. This was my first time really interacting deeply with Airbnb hosts. So if you’re keen on getting to know locals and learning about the area, Belinda and Bryan are your best choice.
The house sports Carlo the friendly ball chasing poodle, bicycles you can borrow, and a fantastic location right next to Hula (good coffee), a supermarket and a fish and chips takeout. Short walk from the ferry point ($7 return trip) to see Shakespeare cliff and cooks beach.