We stayed for a month in Leigh and Grants "cottage" - a self contained, compact but comfortable and well appointed bungalow, alongside the main house, 50 yards from Paraparaumu beach. It is a great location for experiencing and exploring the Kapiti coast and an easy half hour drive from Wellington. It had everything we needed for an extended stay including usage of washing machine and dryer in the garage.
Leigh is a warm and laid back host. Responsive and communicative in person and/or over airbnb messaging. The set up is well organised for you to manage independently. The design and layout allows a good sense of privacy. You do need to get out and about to see much but it also a pretty pleasant space in itself. If the hosts are away (which they may well be) there is able support from their caretaker Wendy and also from their neighbour with whom the section is shared, if you need help with things like the slightly byzantine rubbish and recycling arrangements in this part of the world. We'd like to thank all concerned for a great stay which really helped us ease back into our return to NZ after many years away.