The house is in a fantastic location, right on Wainui Beach. The views are amazing and the surroundings are quiet and enjoyable. The check-in process was smooth and the person managing the property was responsive, had the best intent.
The state of the rental, cleanliness, and amenities were however inappropriate for the approx. NZD 2,000 per night asked.
The property was not clean. Carpets were dirty; the kitchen was sticky; bathroom sink and mirrors were smeared. Bed sheets had been washed but stains remained.
Amenities were passable at best. The TV was amusingly small and did not connect to the internet despite efforts by the manager to fix it - this means no Netflix, Disney, etc. The soap, toilet paper etc. were of the cheapest quality. There were no beach towels available, and we were told to go buy some ourselves at the local supermarket - which wouldn't be an issue for a cheap & cheerful rental.
Overall, nice spot but we feel let down at this price point.