Pohutukawa Bach

Brilliant. Classic kiwi bach. With all the trimmings

Nothing. Perfect spot

Opposite beach

Unfortunately, the cockroaches I don't normally do to many reviews but felt the owners really need to take care of the cockroaches. I did mention it to them but didn't really weren't interested. I would expect when you pay for accommodation cockroach bait insect repellant would be done before your guests arrive.

Great view, comfy seating and beds were decent. Excellent communication and responsiveness of hosts

Reminder to pack your own body wash. I hadn’t clicked it was the bottom floor and bathroom shared an entranceway with the other floor. But didn’t run into anyone else.

The location is good, right across the road from the ocean. The road is busy at times, but little road noise can be heard from inside the bach. The beds were comfortable, the bedside lights were appreciated and I went to sleep immediately after turning out the light. Lots of options for seating, nice lounge chair with footstool, and a long built in couch. The retro-style of the kitchen is cool, with the formica topped table to match, just watch your knees when you pull the chair in at the table. I enjoyed the historical feel of the bach, with photos of past generations making me feel at home and surrounded by the memories embeded in the bach. History books and pamphlets of the area were available, and lots of novels and children's books to read, catering for all tastes. A folder of pamphlets and information sheets is provided on the sideboard with a visitor's book alongside it. The shower was good considering guests have to watch the amount of water used as it is from a spring. Extra facilities included a piano with a lot of sheet music in the stool, a pool table, a radio, and a garden to pick salad vegetables from. At times there must be home-made preserves and chocolate to purchase as a sign on the wall advertised these, but I didn't see any. Car-parking was on the lawn at the front of the bach. There were some luxurious plants and flowers to admire in the garden. Takeaway food shops are a short walk down the road.

The sliding door from the lounge to the patio out front didn't open. The laundry light didn't work. The hot tap in the kitchen dripped.

Hosts lived up stairs. Friendly and inviting. But you still had youf privacy. Lots of information of activites available. Could see the sea. Walk across the road you were basically their. Cosy, comfortable. Teens played pool.

The communication was easy and clear. The place is lovely with a lot of character. And use of bikes was great

Loved being in the family bach, with the photos of family holidays over one wall in the kitchen. Great vibe. Most enjoyable sitting outside on the comfortable chairs reading in the afternoon and watching people pull up at picnic area or Te Araora walkers go by. The jasmine framing this area is so pretty and perfumed. Bed is comfy. Location good, across from water and swimming. Very good pizza, takeaway shop, and a huge dairy a short walk down road.

Been travelling a few weeks now and this is the first place that didn’t provide a small jug or bottle of milk for coffee/tea. Bit of a surprise at 6.30am coffee time. But it’s also only the second place that had butter. Win some, lose some eh. Only staying one night, and travelling by motorbike, or would have bought milk. Owners live upstairs but quiet, never heard or saw them. Bathroom access is off house entryway at bottom of stairs to their level , bit awkward, you can’t walk around half dressed, and worry about noise travelling up.