Dorene is an excellent host who went the extra mile to offer us a special deal given the time of year and duration of our visit. The house was a lovely, renovated classic kiwi bach, not flashy but a nice comfortable home with a fantastic fireplace which was a highlight of our trip. It is not lacking in cosy furniture and nice bedding etc either. The view, privacy, gardens and sound of birdsong and waves on the beach make this a fabulous getaway spot. A few small issues with repairs etc were not Dorene's fault as she had a property manager looking after the place who was unaware of a few housekeeping issues, but to her credit she remedied them as soon as possible. I'd return in a heartbeat!