We had a delightfully cozy five-night stay in the Coach House. Jan's fine attention to detail was evident in her lovely decor throughout the cottage and the sensory-pleasing flowering garden, the latter of which brought the added bonus of sweet birdsong each day. Everything one could need was provided and we enjoyed our "home away from home." The cottage is in a beautiful and hilly neighborhood with unique houses and gardens. Napier's restaurants, shops, and beaches are easily reached within a ten-fifteen walk. For those of you with a yen for gelato, we thoroughly recommend Gelato2U on Marine Parade and suggest giving Hokey Pokey a try (if they haven't run out) - it's quite tasty! The cottage location is perfect for exploring the outdoors and we hiked to both Te Mata Peak and Cape Kidnappers Gannet Reserve. Jan was a perfect host and we found our chats with her quite charming.