Amazing place! Never felt like we needed to leave, as everything you could need is at the bach. There is a beach close by for when the bay is in low tide. It was nice to cook all of our meals at the house and enjoy them on the deck. Takaka was an interesting town to venture into for the afternoon, a very hippy vibe which was fun. Though I could of just stayed at the house all weekend. Plenty of games and things to do at the house. Speaker was available for music, kayaks and lawn games. We also left a very sentimental item that Stephen was quick to contact us about and send it to us in America. Such a great experience and great value!