Gilbert and Sue’s place is so lovely, it’s central location made it so easy to navigate Whakatane and pop over the hill for a long swim at Ohope Beach. The house is really beautifullly set amongst the stunning gardens, it’s decorated with gorgeous wooden and ceramic pieces. The bed is super comfy and has luxurious linens. It was so hot while we were there the powerful aircon was a lifesaver! We enjoyed relaxing, reading and cooking at the house and would love to stay again. Big thanks to Gilbert and Sue, the loveliest hosts