Not sure where to begin, because this was the kind of experience you hope for when you do Airbnb... Right from the start, Angela was extremely welcoming and hospitable. She was flexible with me bringing my coworker along from Queenstown last minute for my first night and we were in awe at how kind and generous she was - she even let me borrow her mountain bike and helmet without batting an eye! Her son was in town and they invited me in for coffee in the morning and wine and a cheese platter on their front porch overlooking the mountains in the evening. It was nice to be included when I wanted and she respected my space when I wanted to do my own thing.

Perhaps the best way to describe how amazing this experience with Angela was, is to say that she even offered to drive me back to Queenstown to the airport on my last day. Absolutely awesome.

The room itself is clean, modern - feels brand new! The beds are SO comfy and cozy (electric blankets), there's a heater, tons of track maps for you to borrow, and even though there's no kitchen, Angie has provided coffee/tea/utensils/bowls/etc. - and with so many great places to eat (food trucks! fish n chips! amazing Indian food!) and drink (Lake Bar! an Irish pub with live music every night!), and a grocery store nearby, cooking was an afterthought. Great shower, especially after a long day playing outside in the mountains!

The location is also excellent - a 2 minute walk to the main part of town/lakefront. I didn't hire a car, so being in walking distance to town and a few tracks for biking/walking was ideal.

Already dreaming up my next trip to New Zealand and a stop in Wanaka at Angie's will be on the list. :)