We were there for a week and it rained 5 days out of the seven which placed a restriction on the outdoors activities we had planned. We enjoyed the house as it was roomy with comfy beds and a big comfy lounge suite for watching TV. Big windows with lots of light and views to the hills and the sea. Spacious well equipped kitchen and extras like the electric piano, card table and spacious back yard. Not near the surf beaches but good for kayaking and fishing. Short walk to the shop and beach. Short drive to Thames and the shops and museums. Less than an hour to Coromandel. Raewyn and Trevor were very friendly and helpful.