We had a lovely stay with Hillary. She was a wonderful host and we felt very much at home. The room was clean and extremely cozy - it felt like our own personal oasis!
There is an affordable shuttle that will bring you from Abel Tasman (we took it from Marahau) back to Mapua. From there, its only a short walk back to Hillary's. You can book the shuttle bus through Aqua Taxi, and they will also provide transport via boat to several locations along the coast in the park.
There are lots of shops and places to eat along the wharf, which is very close to Hillary's. Overall, we had a wonderful stay!