I had the good fortune to stay with Brian and Chris during my recent trip to Queenstown. They couldn't be more lovely or hospitable people. It felt like I was visiting family friends.

The room is on the second level of the home, so you can have as much privacy as you like or you can head upstairs to the living room and kitchen area to chat with everyone as you plan out your day. The view of the Remarkables from the bedroom cannot be beat and I had one of the most easy, relaxing, and ideal stays than I could have imagined. It's a short 5-10 minute walk through the park along the lake to town, yet a quiet residential neighborhood.

Staying with Brian and Chris is a treat not to be missed, and you should consider yourself extremely fortunate if your dates align!