The Barn is exactly that. A Barn with room to spread around. Perfect for a large family gathering. Very clean. No kitchen but enough gadgets to make a simple meal, however BBQ downstairs if you have a large family to feed. Piha beach is a beautiful drive away and I'm sure lots more coast to explore if you are there for a few days. We loved our stay. In fact, we loved NZ. Will definitely come back for a longer visit.