A great place for escaping the city. Mark’s place is stylish, with views of a beautiful valley and the nearby coast. So quiet, apart from the glorious bird song. Comfy bed; great breakfast ingredients and lovely outside verandah with herb garden. Loved the sunken, outside bath in the decking. Not far from beautiful Waipu Cove - great for a walk, swim or surf. The cafe overlooking the bay is well worth a visit. Mangawhai Cliff walk is worth the 2/3 hours also.