We stayed here in early January, there was myself, my husband our two-year old girl, my brother and his partner and my Mum.
Pros
Awesome location – very handy to the wharf and easy access to a park, you can walk everywhere in Mapua from here.
The house was spacious with tons of room. Beautiful outdoor area for Al fresco dining or just hanging out.
Massive clothesline to dry towels. Beach towels in the cupboard to take on your day trips.
The pantry was pretty well stocked. The kitchen was very well stocked, loads of pots and pans and everything you could need.
The air conditioning was a life saver. One afternoon it was 31 degrees so we just lazed inside at a very pleasurable 22 degrees.
The spa I can’t comment on as it wasn’t working – however, the owners were very responsive in coming over to see if they could fix it.
Cons
We had to supply toilet paper ourselves which was a bit of surprise, possibly the owners didn’t realise so unsure if this is normal. There was one roll but that was all.
There were also cleaning instructions to be followed, it could be I didn’t read the instructions when booking but this was a bit of surprise. The cleaning requirements weren’t a big deal but surprised us when we arrived.
If you’re travelling with a toddler or young child, be aware that all the windows open out pretty wide – so it would be easy for a little explorer to get out the window. We ended up moving the bookcase in our daughters room ‘just in case’.
There is also a fair bit of water – a small pond and a deeper pond, so just something to consider if you’re travelling with a little one. Her room was awesome though – great car bed, kid friendly curtains. She loved it!
Overall a fantastic stay. Loved the house and loved Mapua.
Would highly recommend.