This house is perfectly situated very close to the beach and close to local amenities like a local Four Square and a really good restaurant and Café. Dorothy is an amazing host. So friendly and attentive. She even gave us a ride from the train station to the house, since we arrived with public transport. The small gestures make the difference, like the bowl of fresh fruit, the fresh organic milk in the fridge and that she turned on heating in the house so that it was warm when we arrived. Dorothy even printed a document for us, that we needed urgently. An amazing host all around. The house is a good size and big enough for two couples and children. It has amazing ocean views and gets all the afternoon and evening sun (including sunset). The kitchen is dated but completely adequate for the every day cooking requirements. The house gets cold in clear starry winter nights but the heat pump and the two heaters provided keep the house nice and warm. One of the best experiences we had so far in terms of hosting. Since we love the Kapiti Coast, I'm sure we'll be back.