Annabel's place is a nice beach bach, with all that's good about such places. It's not pristine but it's pleasant. The yard is great, the house comfortable, lots of big windows and sofas. The washing machine was quite helpful and worked well. It's in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to Whangamata Beach, one of the great beaches-we walked it daily. The stairs are steep, circular without a bannister. The hot water was challenging to regulate. We were there for a long stay as we have close family in Whangamata, so on a short stay, the issues would likely be less noticeable. Overall a good experience.