We stayed at the Chalet Celadon in January with our son, his wife and their two boys. It is perfect for a family holiday, accommodating six with no problems and still feeling spacious. It is a lovely, rustic homestead nestled in the native bush with stunning views from every window, including sea views from the upstairs room. It is very quiet and peaceful, yet close to Coromandel township. Make a point of waking up early (round 5.15am) to hear the morning bird chorus - the bellbird was glorious. We were welcomed extremely well, in particular by Gen's father Ray, who gave us heaps of good advice about all the secret locations known by locals. Due to conversations with him, we feel we got to explore the real Coromandel, taking advantage of beautiful walking tracks and discovering local personalities. The cafés in the township are fabulous, especially the Mussel Kitchen. Spend more than a day or two if you can. We spent a week and found it really worthwhile.