We enjoyed a comfortable stay here; the beds were very comfortable and the layout of the place is great.
The area feels residential and set apart from holidaymakers which has pros and cons and the lack of view out of the gully meant we spent more time away from the property than we would have expected. The house is on piles on a steep gully which felt a little like a wasteland with struggling lemons and feijoas.
We did the zipline which was just up the road and fabulous. Onetangi beach is a little impractical with togs and kids but a lot of fun to use the electric scooter that is provided! Onetangi beach was beautiful to walk along and we drove to palm and oneroa for our swims.
Claire's place felt slightly lacking in personality and warmth of atmosphere; more of a hotel space. It would be helpful to have local information available at the property and despite me emailing beforehand to say that it was a trip of lifetime with overseas family joining us, I got no response.