We had the most wonderful time at Murray and Kathy's place. The apartment is an idyllic location right next to Lake Tarawera. The place was really clean, modern and had that "brand new" feeling having been recently built but still felt cosy at the same time.
I booked this for a weekend away with my Mum and we had plenty of space and things to do, but think it would equally be great for families with kids. We made the most of swimming in the crystal clear lake waters every evening, star gazing at the spectacular milky way, and walking through the redwood forests.
There was a slight bit of noise from upstairs on one evening but apart from that was perfect for our stay.
Kathy and Murray made us feel very welcome and would highly recommend!