Lovely place, as previous reviews have summarized.
Great setting & the birdsong as you sat outside was something else. Cabin has everything you need; great, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, nice shower and sunny deck. Also didn't get a single mosquito throughout the four days we were there.
Waterfront is 3km away, where there are a few shops. But a decent swimming beach is 5 or so km. Matapouri is about 11/12. Enjoyed Tutukaka Saturday evening markets and the nearby hiking track. Overall the coast is amazing
When the weather turned a bit ugly - had some rain the last 2 days - it was nice to hang out and read books or play cards in the cabin.
Didn't meet hosts - they were following current Covid protocols - but communications were good and check in easy.