The house is in a beautiful spot high above the bay with a spectacular view of the offshore islands. The communal space is bright, light and airy and spills out onto the sundeck. Lovely bathrooms with plentiful towels, shampoos and sundries.
Hahei, if you haven't been there, is a lovely resort town with just about the right number of things to do in a seaside week. The walking - down to the beach, along the beach, up to the Pa, and the coast towards Cathedral cove are all wonderful - and nearby Hot water beach (magnificent surf) and then up to Whitianga (crossing by foot passenger ferry) or into to the Coromandel forest are all great excursions. Plus there are dive and kayak options, all of which we did. Together the features make Hahei a lovely destination. I think we were blessed with a quiet post-cyclone period, so we avoided the crowds and had the feeling of almost having the town almost to ourselves. Our hosts were friendly, responsive and generous. Just as you'd want it to be.