The place was perfect for me - 5 minutes' walk into the centre of Takaka - and although the immediate surroundings look a bit industrial you don't notice that once in the house and garden. I had the house to myself, which might be unusual. It's a not a "smart" place but everything was clean and comfortable - nice back porch to sit on in the evening and a lawn to strech on in the morning. Comfortable bed, lovely sheets.