Our family had a awesome time at this quirky, homely warm batch. The driveways a bit hard to find at first but the neighbors are friendly as and pointed us in the right direction. The house has everything you need to kick back and enjoy your holiday. Close to all the fun attractions Whangrei has to offer like the adventure forest (Do this it's off the charts massive fun for all ages) & the adrenalin water park (another all day must do for all ages & fitness levels) & just up the road (like 2 mins) from the house is a cool cafe & adventure park that has giant off road scooters & bike tracks. The main Onerahi shopping center is handy as just 5mins down the road.
But the real gem is the harbour good swimming at high tide (bring your rock shoes as theres loads of oyster shells that will cut your feet). We were grateful to have the use of two sup boards that came with the batch (kids woke up suping & went to sleep swimming in the dark). Found some oysters, clams & pipi around the place and mean little fishing spots all over (the pilchard was slaying).
The batch was clean, comfy beds & set out to enjoy the views. Sorrounded by some bush you don't really notice your neighbors (because your above them all) & the bird song in the early morning was meke!.
Not much section but that didn't worry us because you'll just live at the beach or on the verandah sipping some cold ones.
Wouldn't recommend for elderly or people with young children as the section (steep back section & unfenced front), steep stairs to beach & down stairs bathroom might be a challenge.
All in all a great pad to kick back & relax but close enough to get out there and get amongst it!!!
We'll be back for sure.
Thanks Jeremy for the hospitality & prompt replies.