I booked my two nights stay at Susan's place at very short notice and on the 'spur-of-the-moment'. Susan contacted me immediately and offered I check in early, or at anytime that suited me. The accommodation was very clean, well organised and tranquil, with a lovely look out over the Clive River. Susan and Charlie were very hospitable (guitars and a singing lesson!) but in a very unobtrusive way. My only regret was not trying the fish and chip shop at the end of the driveway, but that was my fault. Clive and it's surrounds offered more than I had assumed, and the proximity to Napier, Te Awanga, Hvelock North etc.is a real feature.
Chris.