This is set in a fantastic and unique location. For those from the UK - it reminded us of Sandbanks in Dorset. Do walk around the spit and look at all the different architecture - old and new. There are some fantastic creations and a faux ‘castle’. We loved the fact that the front of the house had the beach as it’s exit road should you choose to use it. (There is a back exit - don’t worry!) The scenery changed with the ebb and flow of the tide and there were lots of sea birds feeding.
Being near the airport was really fun - 50 seater propellor planes take off and land during the day from time to time - it was fun to watch them go past particularly when windy - an added bonus.
We spent a good deal of time enjoying sitting outside at breakfast and dinner and we’re sorry to leave.
The only criticism we had was that all rubbish had to go in the one bin - in a country like New Zealand, where the environment is all important, we haven’t come across that in any other places we’ve stayed at. Fortunately we found a neighbour who put our recycling stuff in his bin - but I don’t think he’d be too happy if that happened often! An easy problem to put right.
If you get the chance to stay here - do. It’s a perfect holiday location.