6 min walk to Surfdale beach, (excellent for swimming at full tide) and Surfdale village. A great place to have a coffee and almond croissant at Bisou Cafe, or eat a pizza at the Middle restaurant. Also in the village is a dairy, bakery, an Irish bar and a Fruit and vege shop. A short stunning drive or 25 min walk along the Esplanade will take you to Big Oneroa Beach and village with a variety of shops, banks, the post office, gas station, cafes & restaurants. The village also includes the Art Centre, a Four Square superette, Fruit & Veg shops and 2 Liquor stores. The Courtyard' has great local food, or try ‘Aperitivo' for drinks and views, 'The Local' for Fish & Chips, 'Oyster Inn’ for great bistro food, Fenice’s for breakfast or Akito for great organic coffee and delicious plant based food. Oneroa and Ostend are the only places you will find ATM machines. Only 5 minute drive to the passenger ferry located at Matiatia and approximately 10 minutes to the car ferry at Kennedy Point.