This is a beautiful, secluded spot and something a bit different if you're used to plain old hostels or backpacker places. Lovely gardens, path down to quiet beach, kitchen facilities and the room we stayed in had an amazing view of the sea. John was kind enough to show us around on arrival and explained everything clearly and was very flexible with us. There's a pub a walk away from the accommodation but we didn't get there, but had great food along the road in Takaka before and after stay. Great eco experience.