This is one of my most favorite Airbnb’s ever! I loved that the doors open up all the way across the front to create a true indoor/outdoor space just yards from the water. Tons of shells on the beach. Very quiet. The house is set among older repurposed railway cars that people use as beach homes. Fun and funky! But all was mostly empty there except for a few locals and nearby (Thames) locals walking on the beach, some with dogs, enjoying the spectacular sunsets. As I saw in almost all the small towns there are public restrooms and picnic tables for those driving the coromandel peninsula just to the right of Helen’s home, so some activity there. The house itself was immaculately clean and nicely equipped. The crisp cotton sheets were a cut above. The kitchen and pantry were nicely outfitted. Helen was a particularly responsive and communicative host. I’d highly recommend her place. If we were not from the US we’d have to make a weeks stay an annual event.