Cannot recommend this place enough. Beautiful beach house, awesome beach theme throughout, lots to do in the area including walking track out the back gate that goes behind the house. Waitarere beach is an easy walk away or you can drive right onto the sand which we absolutely loved! There is an amazing little fairy garden on the other side of Waitarere on the edge of the forest and a cool outdoor rope playground to explore a little farther down the path.
The inside stairs are a bit steep, it wasn't a problem for us as our kids are old enough to be careful on them, but parents of younger children/toddlers may need to be extra alert if staying here.
Ian is the friendliest/most hospitable host we have come across, from accepting our very last minute booking, to fixing a lighting issue before our arrival, to letting us extend our stay (as we just weren't ready to leave😄). Check out time was very laid back, too! Thank you so much Ian, we hope to stay again in the future!