We received a very warm welcome from Paul and Heather and felt as though we had been treated like family throughout our stay. Tui Lodge is tastefully decorated and very comfortable with its soft carpets and firm queen size mattress. Wifi was great. The kitchen area is small, but has all one needs to prepare a home-cooked meal - we ate in most nights. Our 15 month old son was very happy playing safely in the garden, exploring the veggie garden and eyeing out the hens in the small chicken run! (the chickens make very little noise and never disturbed our sleep).
Paul is very knowledgeable about the area and was always happy to advise on places to see or things to do.
I commuted in to Auckland for meetings by car and by bus and although longer than I would usually prefer to commute, it was totally worthwhile being so close to so many beaches and the Shakespear Regional park.
Thanks for a great stay Heather & Paul, we look forward to visiting again!