The Beach Place was a fantastic home away from home for a week. It was comfortable, and while basic in terms of the physical space, the necessities were more than covered! We never had a moment of "hey, is there a _____ somewhere?" It had everything we needed for 6 good friends to eat, drink, read, swim, and even answer the odd email at the downstairs bedroom desk. The common areas are pretty cozy, so not really suited to large groups, but served our purposes just fine. Check-in super easy and hosts responsive to any queries. The location can't be beat, halfway between the Opononi shops and the Omapere wharf, and a short walk down the steps to the beach which is swimmable at both high and low tide. Starting the morning with walks along the beach or doing crosswords on the stairs, ending it watching spectacular sunsets from the deck or on beach chairs taken down to the sand. We'll definitely be back!