Waitarere feels like an undiscovered gem. The longer we stayed the more secrets we uncovered. Just pop down to the local cafe and have a chat about things to do with the children and you won't be disappointed plus the barista makes a beautiful brew. The Love Shack is best described as 'staying at a relatives'. It's clean, comfortable, homely yet the interior design is something from a magazine. Ideal for both couples and families (perhaps with school aged children rather than pre-schoolers due to the breakable objects). I would stay again.