Highly recommend Sam’s place at Waitarere. Relaxed bach-style accommodation which is even more spacious than it looks in the photos …and the added bonus of the fabulous pool and spa. Kitchen very functional and well-equipped if you are cooking. The house is less than five minutes’ stroll to the beach and very handy to the shop and takeaways. Host is great to deal with – we had a fun weekend and would love to return.