We had a very nice stay at Annie's! She promptly replied to emails and answered questions. She made her home very comfortable for us and gave us space. The location was a nice base for our day trips from Auckland. We appreciated both Annie and Dean's advice on the local shops, how to get into town, and loved how close the lodge was to the beach. We also loved the welcoming touches or chocolates on the bed, and tangerines. The bunk beds were very comfortable as was the entire lodge.