Brian’s place is INCREDIBLE! Well, we didn’t want to get out of the house after we checked in because the sea view is simply beyond-imagination therapeutic and I swear we could have lazed around on the couch the entire afternoon just watching the waves crashing in and the planes landing and taking off! Despite Brian warning us that some others had complained about the drive up, we found it rather easy despite being in an old car that is automatic and not a 4WD. The bus stop is literally at the doorstep, though we never had to take the bus. Rooms are spacious and clean, I love the big kitchen and dining area and lounge, the big fridge, the GAS STOVE (woohoo!), full set of Bosch hood hob and oven (double woohoo!) and the HUGE balcony which is perfect for sunbathing. Brian also has a drawer full of recommendations, and I must say the best recommendation is Manarui Cafe just down the hill - we went back a second time in 2 days. Brian lives just below and he took the effort to come say hi the second day, which was really nice. Highly recommended, we are certain if we were to be in Wellington again, this is where we will be staying again!