We loved staying in Jan and Roger’s studio apartment. It was probably the best Airbnb space in our NZ trip so far, and we’ve stayed in some delightful places.
It’s lovely and quite spacious, with everything you need, opens onto their garden, and has direct access to a wonderful estuary reserve and the beach. We were there for only one night, and wished we’d allocated more time.
Jan was a wonderful and welcoming host, and provided delicious breakfast provisions (including homemade jam) that we appreciated, as well as recommendations for a great restaurant just a few minutes from the apartment.
Kapiti Island reserve is nearby, and well-worth the excursion (which is why we stopped over here.) It’s a great trip. But the Kapiti Coast is a lovely place, too, so the beaches and estuaries are wonderful places to explore.