We really enjoyed our stay at Lauren's beautiful place. The beach is only a few minutes walk away and was perfect for the kids. The house has amazing views and was very cozy and well equipped. Lauren was very helpful with any questions we had and gave great instructions so our stay went very smoothly. There are plenty of nice things to do in the area and some lovely restaurants to choose from. The kids favourite place to eat was the Mussel Inn but there are other options in Takaka.