What a cool house! We loved the architectural style and the view was incredible! No air conditioning, but we learned how to open vents and use the shades to control heat, but nights were very warm, and we did not feel comfortable sleeping with the windows and doors open, given the public parking area next door. Be sure to pick up groceries at Pak n Save in Whangarei, as there is no real grocery store in the immediate area. Tutukaka has a few restaurants, which were good. Sheets and bedding is a little old and worn, but everything was clean and fresh. With newer, high quality sheets and bedding, I would have given it 5 stars. Would definitely stay here again.