Location, location, location. It was unbelievable to be that close to the sea and to be mesmerized by the beauty and power of the waves. Thanks to Daniel's tide charts, we were able to walk on the beach at least once every day. This has the comfortable feel of an old family cottage. The decor is eclectic and homey. We've been traveling in New Zealand for six weeks, staying mostly at other Air BnBs. Hands down, Daniel's place had the best pots and pans--everything we needed. We also greatly appreciated the full size refrigerator. Daniel communicated very quickly with us, even calling us on the old phone after we arrived to make sure everything was okay. He had lots of good tips about the cottage, the sand flies, and the surrounding area. It was great!