We spent a week with Jane. She was such a hospitable host... nothing was a problem, even loaning us tools when we had a bit of car trouble.
The accommodation is "off the grid" relying on solar/wind/generator power but this wasn't a problem, except that during our stay (mid winter in a polar blast) there wasn't much sun so Jane had to run the generator a few times...but each time it was only for 10-20mins and she let us know before starting it so not a problem.
All necessities were provided and we actually enjoyed the absence of TV. I'm not a big fan of free standing gas heaters but as temperatures outside dropped below zero with snow on the foothills (very picturesque when the weather actually cleared!) the accommodation is exceptionally well insulated so once warm we were able to turn the heater off and stay warm and cosy all night.
We were initially also a little skeptical about the composting toilet but again it appears to work well, no smell just a little "different".
The location is out in the country and would be a wonderful farmstay with horses and other livestock... but as the weather was so hideous (can't blame that on Jane!) we only had a brief taste... we were busy with a hockey tournament anyway (GO WAIKATO!).
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jane's accommodation and her hospitality.