Mark's cozy holiday home has everything you need. We made use of the BBQ on the lovely deck, the Blueray DVD player with the surround sound system (there's movies to choose from but you can also bring your own), and the spacious kitchen area to cook. Make sure to read the instructions left by Mark because the oven is built into the microwave which we almost missed. The bed was super comfortable! Self check in with lockbox made it nice and easy for us upon arrival and we appreciated the privacy. The holiday park is gated and mostly occupied by middle aged/older folks so it's kept very clean and peaceful to enjoy. All the neighbours we came across were so friendly. If you've forgotten to bring a book along during your stay, the shared lounge next to the pool area has a bookshelf of a bunch. And to top it all off Mark's home is right down the road from everything you need. The foursquare, cafes, restaurants, gas station, and market held on Saturdays. I'd recommend The Dune where we had brunch and delicious smoothies. If you go down to the end of the road you'll find the Tavern if you want a place to have some drinks. 10-15 mins heading north you'll come to Mangawhai Heads where you'll find plenty of walking trails to choose from and a gorgeous beach perfect for surfing and swimming if the weather's all good. Highly recommend if your planning a trip to Mangawhai!