It took maybe half a minute to feel completely welcome and at home with Belinda and Brian. What a superb hosting couple they are, and the room and view are nothing short of perfect. We absolutely loved the comfortable cottage feel of their home in Whitianga, and they were incredibly generous with the space and with their time. We spent many evenings cooking together and sharing stories on their lovely verandahs or curled up on the couches in the living room. Belinda is an amazing artist and I can't wait to go back and spend some time learning to paint with her. Brian is an absolute hoot - full of one-liners . . . although I often had to have him repeat them as my Canadian ears keep missing the nuances of the NZ accent! We spent a week here, and can only hope that the rest of our AirBnB experiences are as good as this one was. Double platinum hosts and space. Book now - you'll love it. I'd come back to New Zealand just to visit with them again.