My sister and I stayed at "The Matchbox" for 3 nights, and it was our favorite of all the Airbnb places we've stayed at over the years! It's such a cozy loft with soft, comfy bed, sunlight streaming in through the windows, kitchenette perfect for a bit of light food prep, and nice, hot shower downstairs!
The house is in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood, only a few minutes from the redwoods forest, and a short (5-10 min) car ride into town. It was a great location for us.
Andy gave us lots of good recommendations about where to eat & drink, how to get around Rotorua, activities, etc. They have three incredibly cute kids, too! A really lovely family.
We are Americans currently living in Australia, but had such a great time that now we want to move to New Zealand next year :) Thanks Andy and Chloe for sharing your gorgeous home with us!