Stunningly clean and tidy. Of particular note, the beds were comfy and plenty of bedding to choose from if you are either a too hot or too cold person. Shower pressure and temperature are great (better than at home!!) Kitchen well stocked with plenty of crockery, cutlery and utensils. Grounds are huge and fenced if you have kids. Being a bit above road level means almost no road noise. Secure parking on the property.
It was very refreshing to be able to look out at the sea when in the kitchen, lounge, dining areas. We left feeling really rested after just a few days. Little Squirt is totally charming and we look forward to many more stays.
Aucklanders... check out the friendly service at GAS Parua Bay, it was very novel to not have to prepay for your fuel and to have friendly people serving (some of those bigger companies would do well to visit them). New World and block of shops at Onerahi (pharmacy, bakery, takeaways, dairy included) mean that you don't need to go all the way back in to Whangarei if you don't want to.