Stephen and Helen's place is wonderful if you are looking for a nice quiet place to stay outside the city. There is a countdown supermarket about 10 minutes drive from the apartment and the city center is only 20 minutes away. It was wonderful to have a private beach access and the apartment itself was very comfortable for my husband and I. Both Stephen and Helen are great hosts. They are welcoming and willing to share their knowledge and insights about New Zealand. Everything was very clean and exactly as advertised on their airbnb page. Stephen even left us some breakfast foods for the morning after our late flight. It was wonderful to have something to eat without having to worry about getting to the supermarket after our 12am flight.