This is a lovely and spacious home in quiet Riwaka, located near the entry towns for the stunning Abel Tasman National Park, beaches, and orchards. Liesbeth is a perfect host, sharing wonderful information, a well-stocked kitchen, fruit and even homemade carrot cake (that was a highlight of my husband's stay). Communication was excellent at every level. At the end of Liesbeth's street, a short walk or bike ride, is a stunning view of the water at high tide, opening wide with a lovely bench for viewing (& spots for fishing). The water in front of the house is the tailend of an estuary and as this is a dramatically tidal area, dry during the day. But when the tide comes in, it's lovely. The beach is quite small but would be perfect for little ones although we didn't see anyone using it during our stay. We had a glorious sunset ride with Liesbeth's 2 bikes, finding the celebrated trail by accident and taking it through orchards, over bridges and to the sacred Tapu Lake, silver and mesmerizing at twilight. A joy. This would be a perfect home for families especially. Lovely landscaping and mountain views.