So there are 2 levels to this review: the hosts as hosts & the hosts as people. Patrick & Aileen as hosts are incredibly helpful & accommodating. They give good local pointers, offer up a lovely & simple space to sleep with a comfortable bed, are very responsive & have a keen understanding of the Hobbiton tour nearby & arrival times needed. Patrick & Aileen as people are some of the kindest & most consistent people I’ve met. I had to reschedule my booking 6 times due to Covid restrictions for entering New Zealand. They were the only Air BnB that didn’t cancel on me from day 1, & 2 1/2 years later I finally got to meet them. If that’s not commitment to providing a beautiful stay for visitors to this beautiful country, I don’t know what is. On top of that, they have such a level of care for folks who visit & natural kindness that makes this Air BnB more special than it already is. If you’re going to Matamata or going to Hobbiton, I HIGHLY recommend staying at Patrick & Aileen’s place.