ABC on Wanaka Bay - beachfront home w. ocean views

This house is in a lovely position looking out over the Tasman Sea. I guess it could be bleak in stormy weather – but we were fortunate and it was sunny for us. It is spacious and has 2 bathrooms and a good kitchen and lounge area with good wifi service. The king-size bed in the master bedroom was particularly comfortable. If you're lucky with weather you can see Taranaki from the house. The occasional plane comes in to land at New Plymouth airport, which is just in the next field, but this is really not a bother - more something to look forward to!

The biggest problem we had was that we were told to expect the code for the key safe just before we were due to arrive – but we’d heard nothing. So I rang the contact number and after a little while she found our booking the girl was able to tell me the number. I asked where she was sitting, seeing as she had a very American accent, and she said the Philippines! We saw the cleaning lady when we left and it was her first time visiting the property. We told her about a couple of little problems (one sink plug not working, one tap not staying on). So the main issue is an absent landlord who is reliant on a property management company: if they do things correctly all works well, but if there are any hiccups then this can be problematic to get things sorted.

By FAR the most stunning for scenery and privacy. Convenient to drive for groceries. Very comfy bed.

Mold in the bathrooms, likely due to not having a fan. The AC could not reach the bedrooms and no screens on the windows means choosing crossdraft with mozzies or being hot and humid. A floor fan would also help. Generally needs a good clean, other than the kitchen and linens.

No breakfast option was available. We had our own chilly bin anyway. Shops were not far away. There were milk in the fridge and that was appreciated.

The chairs around the dining room table were comfortable but the is flaking upholstery (from underneath) needs to be looked at. Everything else is great.

Location great - specifically chosen for proximity for 'party' we attended. Wasn't expecting the 'rural' setting ie driveway/access - maybe a heads up would've been good - drove up & down street a few times. Brilliant views all day every day & beds sublime.

Not a biggie, but no bath as per write up - not that I can get out of bath's these days!!!