This is a classic Kiwi bach - clean, welcoming, well-equipped, and with enough room for our family of 7. Good clear communications from the host. We had a lovely stay here. The mozzies were pretty prolific, so remember the insect repellant!
Te Henga/Bethells Beach is a huge, wild, gorgeous beach, although note that it's not a safe swimming beach, especially for children. Wonderful to walk along, and we're definitely coming back. Lake Waimanu is also gorgeous and good for swimming - although, again, if you have small children, note that it's a half hour walk from the road-end and gets deep very quickly. This is a beautiful part of Aotearoa, and very close to Auckland.