Had a great time at Charlotte and Simon's. The cabin was clean, the bed comfortable, and the garden was gorgeous. Unfortunately we had heavy rain during the visit so didn't get a chance to explore the forest much, but next time will hopefully visit when sunny and get to see a bit more. Maketu is one of NZ's historic settlements, the beaches on each side are beautiful, and it's a short drive to Mt. Maunganui and surrounding towns. Well worth a visit.