We really enjoyed our 3 days at Motu Kiekie-12 Mile. Kees and Lia are wonderful hosts and catered to our needs, provided directions and prompt response to questions by txt, email and phone.
The apartment is modern, clean and well appointed. It suited a family of 4.
Wifi and cell coverage were all good, teens happy!
The surrounding garden is lush, the neibours' dog is friendly (and always willing to share a meal) You can walk the beach at low tide for fresh air and magnicent post card views. In the evening you can cook a meal, light the fire, have wine (beer, scotch, chocolate any vice) and listen to waves rolling on the beach. I suggest taking your groceries, raincoat and a book. However Runanga takeaways and dairy is 10 mins down the road by car and Greymouth is only 20 mins away so a restaurant, takeaways etc are not far away.
We went to Barrytown Knife Making and had a wonderful day, making our own knifes! booking is essential.
As a frequent visitor to the west coast I would recommend this spot with Kees and Lia.