What a special place! We really enjoyed our stay at Lyndsay’s and Maurice’s home, with our toddler and baby. Right on the beach, yet fully fenced to keep the kids safe. Pataua South was such an interesting place to explore - kid-friendly estuary beach, surf beaches, river bridge and shop all in strolling distance. House itself had everything we needed, and plenty of extras from dinghies to cricket sets to help you make the most of the setting. Lyndsay and Maurice were exceptionally friendly and welcoming hosts and were available onsite for anything we needed. The house next door runs holiday programmes for kids in school holidays, with 25 kids camping in tents in the yard, and lots of singing, dancing and laughter, which we really enjoyed, but might come as a little intrusion to those wanting a quiet retreat - it’s not on all the time and would be easy to check the dates in advance with Lyndsay.