Exceeding my expectation, in EVERY WAY (in a good way of course)! I was expecting a simple comfortable home with enough beds for me & my kids but wow was I wrong; because the house is super excellent! The location is way up on the highest point of the hill, overlooking the beautiful Russell town, the wharf and the ocean itself (we can also see Paihia from our spot). My kids really love the 'attic room' (as they called it). The beds up in the roof space are amazing, the kids love it so much! The house is equipped with abundant of clean towels and basic amenities (actually exceeding basic), such as plates, bowls, cutleries, and all necessities for cooking! (I didn't cook here unfortunately because I really thought that the house provides only BASIC stuff). The house is very clean and comfy, even way cleaner if compared to some hotels we've been to. Me and my kids really loved the sunny deck. All equipments (eg electrical appliances) are working well. Trish managed to catch us before we headed to the beach one day, and shared her thoughts on which beach we should spend our time that day. We had great time in Long Beach, the swell was not as huge as the day before (we went to Tapeka the day before), thanks for the tips! All in all, the home itself is a pleasant surprise, and a very very very value for money indeed. What great experience, thank you so much Trish for giving us the opportunity to create a memorable and enjoyable stay in Russell!