Larry’s place is better than the photos can really show. It’s probably 50m from the beach down in front, easily accessible on foot in minutes. He has a couple of bicycles available which we used to ride all the way between Waimea Bay to Turtle Bay - north shore is so flat that is an easy ride. He also has surfboards and beach chairs etc. The apartment is technically attached the main house but very private with its own entrance and it sits above and to the side of the main house so it feels separate. The place is quiet at night and very comfortable. Aircon, fan, internet all worked well. Nice unexpected extras - water and chocolates in the fridge on arrival, coffee & coffee filters etc in the cupboard, shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the bathroom, loads of beach towels etc... and also very handy was the ability to use their washing machine & dryer which is located down the side of their main house. Luna, their beautiful Aussie Shepherd, greeted us morning & night as we came and left, she is very friendly and sweet and gentle. We will definitely be looking up Larry’s place next time we are back on the North Shore!