Ben's Kuaotunu home is the kind of place you never want to leave. It was probably one of the best house rental experiences we have had in New Zealand, for so many reasons: the truly stunning sea view, the stylish and immaculate home, complete amenities (all kitchen and BBQ supplies, W/D, ample towels and beach towels, very fast Wifi, Netflix and Spotify on demand, etc.), the 5-minute walk to the beach and to the very best local pizza and seafood restaurant in the region, and the very easy communication and responsiveness of Ben and his family. Each of the 8 nights we spent here, as we sipped wine and watched the sky turn from sunset colors to star-filled, we wished the days wouldn't end and we marveled at how fortunate we were to have stumbled upon this home in this tranquil town that locals refer to as the hidden gem of the Coromandel region. The only possible downside I can think of is that it's really only suitable for travelers with cars --- the supermarket is a 20-minute drive away and there are no shuttles to other beaches. For us, it was the perfect beach home --- we are already making plans to come back next year!