Brad and his wife are an excellent hosts,they make you feel welcome as a part of the family. The views from their patio includes the ocean and that of mount Taranaki. When I arrived,it was cold,cloudy,windy and rainy,they had a fireplace roaring with warm glow and warmth.It was a welcome fantastic feeling.They also raise free range chicken in their property. Their eggs were cooked for breakfast,that was a nice touch. His wife is from Japan so their house is immaculately clean as any Japanese house. If I am in the area again,I will come back to see them again.