My family and I spent three nights at Warrick's place. We stayed on the ground floor unit (as described in the listing) of the two storey beach front house which is located in Hannah's Clearing, near Jackson's Bay. Our preference would have been to stay in the upstairs unit for the amazing views that it offers, however it was already booked for the days that we required.
We found communications from both Warrick prompt and helpful.
The beds were cosy and comfortable. Although we visited during summer, there was a cold snap and we were thankful for the heaters and heat pump provided.
We appreciated the well stocked kitchen and pantry which had all the basics and more. It is always a nice touch to arrive at an accommodation when the pantry has been stocked with basics that you would need but do not want to buy a whole packet of when all you need is a small amount (e.g. butter, cling film, baking paper etc.)!
The property is well located for getting to the famous Cray Pot which is an easy 20 minute drive to very yummy fish and chips!
A big downside for us was that it was not possible to enjoy the advertised beachfront views from inside the ground floor unit as the view is completely obstructed by flax bushes and shrubs. The only way to enjoy the view is to go outside and stand on the small viewing platform (shared with however else is staying at the property) which you would only stand on for a few minutes before you got carried into the surf by the maundering sandflies (top tip: dont forget your insect repellent!). So, the place is not set up so that you can linger to enjoy the awesome beach from the comfort of the dining room table or lounge suite which was a pity.
Also, if the upstairs unit is booked you need to be comfortable with someone staying above you during your stay. This issue is made worse by the fact that - at the time of writing - its possible for those staying in the top unit to access your unit via a connecting door (the door lock was on the other side of our door). This was a major issue for us and it really freaked our kids out who worked this out very quickly.
On balance, Warrick's place is a good place to stay if you are travelling through the south island and want to stop off at Haast. We would stay again but would only book the upstairs unit.