My family and I just spent three weeks in Papamoa and absolutely loved the house. The main family room/dining area gets great light all day and is very warm (a big plus for a winter stay). The location suited us perfectly with easy access to the beach, shops, and cafes (we recommend the Pap House and Henry & Ted's). To top it off Kristin was a pleasure to deal with, responding within the hour to any questions we had. We'll definitely come back.