Great place to stay for a weekend out of Auckland! Shirley and Allan are so friendly and the cottage is beautifully presented. There is a nice view of Snells beach from the living area and we enjoyed walking down for a stroll in the morning. We stayed in winter and it was warm and cosy. There were even extra blankets for the sofa, which is a nice touch. We also visited the Brick Bay sculpture trail which is only a few minutes drive away. I would definitely return and wish we stayed longer!