Stephen and Rosa's place has just about everything you need for a trip to Rotorua. It's very spacious, super cozy, and has a bunch of smaller touches that are just cool (hot water boiler, loads of brochures and pamphlets for stuff to do). It *is* about a five- or ten-minute drive from the main shopping areas, but it's really close to Te Puia. I hope I get back to NZ soon, and I hope I get the privilege of staying here again!