Crooked Mile Cottage was our first experience in using Airbnb and also our first 2 nights of our 12 day vacation to New Zealand. Staying here was a positive experience. Michelle communicated well throughout the whole process and was very welcoming. The cottage was exactly as we hoped: quaint with easy access to the beach and town. The temps turned quite cool as we got there; we were thankful for the wonderful electric blankets and bedding and the wood burning fireplace where we gathered in the mornings and evenings (otherwise we were outside exploring). We made our meals in the kitchen which was adequately stocked with cookware. We would recommend this cottage to others.