What a gorgeous, covetable home - and the location is amazing! The house is beautifully appointed and had everything we needed, including pantry staples. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out - kids watched TV while adults sipped wine on the deck. The beds are cozy with comfortable mattresses and we all slept well. My favorite part was our location steps from the beach. I got up at sunrise every morning and wandered the nearly deserted beach, enjoying the pink glow and collecting shells. You can walk for miles! Kapiti island is just off shore and we even had views of the South Island! There are some smaller shops within walking distance and it’s an easy drive to bigger stores. We also visited Nga Manu for a Kiwi night viewing and the Sunday morning market in Waikanae. The hosts are wonderful communicators and provided lots of tips and information. Highly recommend staying at Beach Breakaway! It was great for our extended family and could easily work for two families, 3-4 couples, or a group of friends.