I am more than happy to highly recommend staying with Richard & Stacey. Their house is presented beautifully! Instructions were very clear and easy to understand and follow. You can see the mountains from the top of the driveway and is a 25 minute drive to Whakapapa Ski Field. There is a gas station, 4 square, cafe and bar within walking distance of 300m! Heaps of heaters to keep you warm as well. Very spacious/roomy for groups as well :)