My husband, my 7 months old baby daughter, and I enjoyed staying at Joanne's place a lot. It is beautifully located very close to the beach. You can relax on the patio and listen to the waves. A little shop and a restaurant is within walking distance, a winery, the ferry landing to catch the two minutes passengers ferry to Whitianga only a very short drive away. But also Hahei with a great brewery and food place, a beautiful beach and the walking path to Cathedral Cove as well as Hotwater Beach is within a good driving distance. The room is comfortable and includes a small fridge, toaster, and electric water kettle. Everything is clean and nicely decorated. Joanne was very welcoming to our little family. She respected our privacy but we also enjoyed the chats with her. Continental breakfast was included in the price and composed of toast, jam, musli, home made yoghurt, fruit salad, orange juice, coffee and tea. We would definetely come back!