Our family had not planned ahead while traveling through New Zealand during the holidays. We had trouble with finding bookings, and actually ended up one night above a bar in Nelson with the roaring music of nearby nightclubs going to the early morning. Searching on AirBnB we found nirvana in Neville's apartment at Tata Beach. He was a very gracious host. The accommodations were better than top hotels. Staying here was a joy. Our only regret is that we had only one night there and didn't get sufficient time to spend with our very charming and friendly host. I can't offer a high enough recommendation.