Carol and Dean were great hosts. True 'coaster' hospitality. This is what Airbnb used to be like (before it got big and corporate with middle-managers and separate cleaning teams)...with Carol and Dean, you get to meet locals, stay in their place, and learn a wee bit about what life is like living on the West Coast of New Zealand. Plus, the hot tub is great for relaxing your sore muscles after going on a long tramp in the backcountry.