We stayed in Paula's apartment a few days back. Most places the check in time is around 2pm. Here it's 3 pm. But the check out time is the same ie 10 am.. we wanted to check in by 1.30 pm and Paula charged us 50 nzd for that which we agreed to in advance as there was little choice otherwise.
The house was nice and clean. All amenities were there in the kitchen.
The biggest issue was there were no heaters any where in the house. Just one fire place in the living room. So if you are traveling in any season other than the summer, this can be inconvenient.
Bedrooms were nice. But All the storage spaces in the bedrooms were locked. There was no place to keep your baggage. Not even a hook to hang anything which was annoying.
The bathroom was big. But no basic things such as a soap was provided.
The soap dish was missing from the shower. So even if u have a soap u don't have a place to keep it.
It just helps if you have basic things kept in the house by the host as your may be checking in after a long drive and may need some time to get settled by the next day. We have stayed in Airbnb houses a number of times. And in all of them, the host had provided the minimal basics. Just makes it convenient for the guests.
The location is really convenient to cathedral cove. It's just a 6-8 min drive from the house to reach the parking area which was right at the beginning of the cove walk.
Even the hot water beach and hahei beach is really close from the house.
All in all, the house was beautiful. Paula was a nice person and met with us when we reached. With a little add on's this place is absolutely perfect.
Please write the house number on the mail box on the street so the one on it is hardly visible..