My stay at Janie's was welcoming, very enjoyable and relaxing. I arrived after dark and Janie msgd me to give me a 'heads up' to easily find her house. Once settled in, Janie offered me a cup of tea or coffee and checked I didn't need something to eat, like a toasted sandwich.

We chatted about all sorts of things very easily. Janie made sure I was going to be warm enough and insisted I put the electric blanket on early. The bed was very comfortable and warm.

Janie provided a great selection for breakfast, including a pot of tea and later a plunger of coffee while I read the paper - such a relaxing start to the day. The beach was a short walk away and I felt the water and collected shells before leaving to continue my travel up the Coromandel Peninsula.

Janie also suggested not to leave the region without walking around Mount Maunganui and stop for a great espresso coffee. I did and thoroughly enjoyed both.

Staying at Janie's place is a very comfortable home away from home! Janie is a great host.