I went to the area to visit two different family members -Feilding & Otaki and chose Himatangi Beach as being equidistant from each
My days were full, meeting and recontacting these relative but i could come back to this little haven in the late afternoon and my hosts were more than willing to fill the late afternoon & evenings with activities that I could choose to enjoy as my energy allowed
they were not intrusive but being the involved community orientated people they offered contact with their friends and their community that is not often encountered to a traveller
because the accommodation was separated from their house I could choose to be as involved as i was comfortable
IT WAS INEXPENSIVE for what it was - bedroom with ensuite separate from the house
perhaps this weekend was particularly busy for Paul and Maria but knowing them for such a short time it probably wasn't
I recommend this little haven
John