Aloha from Hawai'i!

Clive was an amazing host and was very responsive and timely. He greeted us upon arrival with great hospitality and provided a great orientation of home, amenities, neighborhood, and regional activities. He made us feel welcomed. An overall gentlemen; it was a pleasure to meet him.

The accommodation is an AMAZING beach home retreat, perfect for a relaxing get away. The listing, description, and pictures are exactly what you can expect when staying at Tapeka. The wrap around porch was our favorite -- perfect for morning breakfasts and romantic sunset dinners. Great for couples and smaller families.

The location and neighborhood is very safe and homey. We felt completely comfortable in the house--we only left to go to the store and check out the museum in Kororareka.

You are literally at the edge of the beach and have a wonderful large yard to picnic on. The sea birds and Tui sing wonderful morning melodies. There was a few beach goers but nothing like the beaches of Waikiki; it's like you have your own private beach.

Being from Hawai'i, we are used to the beautiful beaches and magnificent landscapes, but Tapeka and Kororareka have a unique beauty of their own. We are already looking at our next trip back.

Until then, "Ua nani ke 'ike maka ia Tapeka e po'ai ia e ka 'ehu kai - When seen with your own eyes, Tapeka is beautifully enveloped in sea mist"