Warning: Look carefully beyond the images of the location and view!
This property is desperately tired and in need of serious renovation to justify anything like the price being charged.
We stayed at the property for 10 days. We loved the location, views and easy access to Paia and the local beaches. HOWEVER, be warned, this property is being milked for every last dollar, it is dirty and run down. Be ready to share the property with a multitude of bugs and cockroaches who have a habit of appearing in the closets and various kitchen drawers as well as in their more traditional locations.
Considering the premium location it is not unreasonable to expect a good standard of accommodation to match. Nothing could be farther from the actual experience. The accommodation reminded us of a low, to at best, mid-range motel, and a dirty one at that. Ron may say they replaced the bbq gas bottle and fixed the toilet plunger quickly when we flagged the issues to them, which they did, but when I asked them to visit the property to allow me to show them all the issues around the basic fabric of the property they declined to visit.
The list of examples of issues is too long for this review but include:
-pool filthy
-window screens broken and full of dirt
-some sliding windows unable to be secured, all windows filthy
-bathrooms battered, broken tiles and dirty especially in showers and surrounds
-dishwasher racks broken and machine not functioning properly
-multiple lights/light bulbs not working
-crockery and glassware chipped and insufficient for property sleeping 8...a total of 4 wine glasses in the whole property??
The whole place is desperate for some investment and rennovation!
In conclusion, Ron you have a great location and stunning views but are taking your customers for a ride by not investing in a semi decent experience in terms of the accommodation itself. I hope you address this soon!