I loved staying at David’s place which I found to be rustic as advertised and also awesome. There is an electric blanket on the bed to keep you cozy and a full kitchen to cook in. David’s lovely cat kept me company and his tropical garden and free range chickens and ducks make this a homey and relaxed place I would definitely return to. Dave himself is a wealth of local knowledge having lived in the area since the 70s . His house (some meters away from the sleep out ) was built in 1850! I thought this place was a gem - as is Mangonui.