What a gem on the west coast! We absolutely loved our (too short!) stay here and would highly recommend every aspect of Tairawhiti. We cooked every meal at home, it's a well equipped kitchen with lots of space. The house is filled with lovely personal treasures that make it feel like home, also fresh flowers dotted around the house really made us feel welcome. There was a toy box which our 3.5year old thoroughly enjoyed and some great books and info in the bookshelf! I would have liked to spend more time reading the weaving book...next time! We lit the fire and the house was so warm even with the inclement weather, and the one sunset we did get to watch was spectacular through the big windows. Very cosy, very clean, very welcoming- only high praises from us!