Melissa's house is almost too beautiful to describe. The view of the landscape and of Ocean Beach is breathtaking. You can tell that she and her partner put in an extraordinary amount of time, energy, resources, and thought into creating a space that guests will not soon forget. Her love and knowledge of the area made Melissa a great source of information for where to hike. We hiked FROM THE HOUSE to the famous Te Whara track with even more spectacular views. The outdoor kitchen has to be seen to be believed, and the "man cave" was a place to hang out at night to watch videos and eat freshly popped popcorn. We relaxed in the hot tub under the stars and heard the sound of kiwis in the middle of the night. In the morning she cooked us an exquisite breakfast which we ate on the humungous porch with the magnificent ocean view. We are already planning a return trip to Melissa's one-of-a-kind home.