Well, I'd like to say this place was terrible and don't book it (out of selfishness so it stays available for me!) but the truth is it's absolutely amazing. You cannot get a better location at Piha, or in all of Auckland for that matter. The beach house is a true bach - which for you non-kiwis means a basic beach house - but I think it adds to the authentic kiwi experience. The hosts were amazing - lovely and thoughtful food supplies left in fridge for us, and everything we needed was at the house. We had an amazing stay and cannot wait to go back, for longer next time!