After being away from home for three years, the pad was such a wonderful spot to come back to and really appreciate NZ. After a brief drive down a gravel road (manageable in our dinky rental car), we reached the secluded, beautiful bay in which the pad is nestled. Everything has been so thoughtfully appointed (from a candle burning to welcome us, to little touches like marshmallows for the fire) - we had an extremely comfortable and relaxing stay, and hope to be back for a longer one so we can take advantage of the water on the doorstep! Our only tip is to take heed of the advice to stock up on groceries in KeriKeri pre-arrival, because you really won’t want to leave.