Pam and Chris's fully equipped and quiet apartment is in a perfect location to walk to the beautiful beach and nearby shops. It was much larger than we expected, having a separate bedroom, living room, dining area and kitchen. The private patio got beautiful morning sun, and was shaded in the afternoon. The weather was beautiful during our stay so we spent every waking moment outdoors...but had it rained, I could been engaged for hours with the collection of books, games and DVD's in the flat. The decor is eclectic and fascinating to look at. We met some charming residents on our walks and loved seeing the roses and fruit trees in the area. We visited the golf course across the street, too - even though we're not golfers - and were invited to enjoy the view from their lounge. Our only regret is that we didn't have the chance to spend time with Pam to hear more about the history of her family and the area....only because we were always on the beach (it was the first beach weather day since we arrived in NZ.) We chose this location and host because we wanted a few quiet days before continuing on our road trip to south island and the Hideaway fit the bill perfectly! The kitchen was so well equipped I could have made all our meals here - and having access to a washer and dryer - and reliable Wifi - was an enormous plus. Thank you!