A lovely place to stay, the beds are comfy, shower is great and the views are spectacular! Very private, and an amazing part of the country.
For cooking there is a small kitchenette and a nice bbq.
There’s a coffee perk and plenty of plates etc.
Parking there is enough room for one car/suv at the garage and it’s off the street so if you have a kayak on the roof like I did it’s out of sight and didn’t have any issues at all. I wouldn’t try and fit car plus trailer though, you’d have to find a spot on the tight roadside parking.
Highly recommend for swimming you drive 10 short minutes to Te Karo bay, the beach is beautiful and it’s much nicer swimming than Tairua and way safer than Pauanui IMO. Also if you want a private beach take the walk from Te Karo bay to Otara bay, it’s well worth it.
Hahei is only 30 minutes away too so make sure you visit cathedral cove, it’s like mini Thailand!!