Karyn’s house was lovely - even better than the photos. Extremely roomy, with a lovely open plan kitchen/dining/lounge, and a separate (secondary) TV room. The master bedroom and ensuite is separated from the other bedrooms, which was great for additional privacy and sense of space. The outdoor dining area is really lovely.
Location is about 15 mins walk from the beach, but Carparking is not a problem. A good selection of shops 10 mins walk away including a very high quality Italian restaurant. The pizza restaurant at the beach was also excellent. Nearest Countdown is only 10 mins drive north, so would recommend going there instead of the expensive (local) 4 square.
If you like hiking, drive over to the Mangorei Road carpark and walk up and up the boardwalk track (took our fit group 1.5 hrs up) to the most exceptional view of Mt Egmont.