We’ve stayed in AirBnBs all over the world. Ali’s place is among the very best.
It is a cute cottage, set in peaceful grounds with a beautifully maintained garden - with four outdoor seating options to enjoy it all. An eight-seater table for dining, a little table and chairs for a morning coffee, a couch and table for a glass of wine in the evening and out the front for reading a book or waiting for a pick-up.
It has a Smart TV for Netflixing and air con for keeping things comfortable.
Where this place really shines, though, is in the kitchen. It is the best equipped we’ve come across in terms of utensils, crockery, cookware and basic supplies - spices etc. Also, I asked if there was a food processor and Ali provided one, which brings me to my final point - Ali’s kindness. Good-natured, solid Kiwi hospitality.
Highly recommend and I hope to stay again one day.