Michelle and Lance were wonderful hosts and lovely to meet. Their humble cabin is a delight - there is a fantastic view from every direction and we loved cooking and eating in the ‘outside’ kitchen; plenty of fresh herbs to pick from the garden and even home-grown bananas! The beaches are amazing - this side of the Coromandel is definitely our favourite and we highly recommend going out of season to enjoy the ‘paradise’ beaches on your own. (We went in March). New Chum beach is a must, as well as other local ones recommended by Michelle. Luke’s Pizza Restaurant nearby was a great find and the live music was an added bonus.