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We stayed for four nights in early February. This is very good lodging if you keep your expectations in check. This is a family run guest house without the amenities of a traditional hotel despite the price. It is a few duplex cottages arranged around a horse paddock with a building for breakfast/administration.||||Pros:||--Included airport pick-up and drop-off were prompt||--The location is great! Close walking to distance Tahai, the don't miss site for sunsets; also across the street from the Museum and close walking to the Moai, Toki. It's also a further walking distance to town but be aware the walking is all on uneven terrain and quite dark at night||--It's very close to two restaurants--Puka Puka, our favorite on the island and Le Moai Sunset, OK food but good view||--Our room was very clean and housekeeping service good; and the bed was comfortable w a good shower||--Breakfast was very good with a nice selection including fresh fruit and juice and made to order eggs; the daily breakfast 'sweet' was always delicious. The breakfast service was good||||Cons:||--Our room was very crowded with a large daybed that we didn't need or ask for||--The room had an overhead fan and an electric floor fan (no AC) but the room got very hot during the day and took a while to cool down||--Overall, maintenance is needed. The stone walk into our cottage was broken and uneven; and we were missing a window screen which added to the heat build-up in the room. One day, the gutter to our cottage was lying in the bushes||--There is WIFI in the common building but it is sketchy as to when and how well it works; was hit or miss||--The front desk staff was rarely available for local help. The only time to catch them seemed to be at breakfast; there were a number of times we had questions or a request but no one was around.||||Overall, a good experience considering the limited range of accommodations on the island.