Brenda is a wonderful host and is very prompt in her responses in all communication (email, texts and phone). Her property is clean and well maintained, locating only across the road from Otaki Beach and about 2 minute walk away from a convenient store (with the best ice cream!).
The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (with showers), and is exactly as described on the website. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to make simple meals whilst away from home (We cooked and prepared all meals for 3 adults, 1 child and an infant this trip). Wifi is excellent, with good mobile network otherwise. There is only space to park 2 cars on the property.
We enjoyed the deck and it's location to Otaki beach the most. It's so close that we just picnic'ed on the property's deck between trips to the beach! Brenda also provides beach towels and there are some beach toys in the cupboard for guests too.
Otaki is a small town but it has a couple of supermarket, indoor pool, cafes and restaurants, all within 5 to 10 minutes drive away from Brenda's place.