We all agreed ... as good as the photos and description of this magical place are ... they simply cannot do it justice. It is even more amazing in person than you can capture on any photo. Situated with only a huge back yard between you and the ocean, it is a truly private and incredible location. The house itself is beautiful with breathtaking views everywhere you look. No one minded kitchen clean up duty with those views!! There is literally anything you could ever need in the kitchen and it’s a great layout and very easy for several people to be in there at once which we tested several times. We loved being in peaceful Onemana but with all the facilities of Whangamata only ten minutes away with a good supermarket, cafes, shops, tour operators, etc. There are some amazing bush walks right at your doorstep and without the info folder in the house I don’t think I would have discovered them. Renee has carefully put together a great folder chocked full of helpful tips and favourite places and things to do. We have already earmarked a much longer time at the house next year because four days was wonderful but we wanted more :) Next time we want more days so we can explore the area - Hot Water Beach, Cathedral Cove and some other spots we have never heard of but sounded great in the folder info. Renee is just wonderful as a host ... her communication was so quick and friendly and she really made us feel welcome in her and her family’s piece of paradise. We left so grateful to have this wonderful family time in literally the best house in the whole of Onemana.