Fantastic place to visit. Off the main, busy, touristy trails and yet still right in the center of major hot spots in the area. I made this lovely hose my base for excursions to Tauranga/Mt Manganui and Karangahake Gorge. My 2 bedrooms and bathroom were immaculate. The presence of dog and cat added nice touch to any animal lover. Very comfortable, fitted with Val’s sawing works of art makes the house, a Mecca for interested in handcraft people. Highly recommend the hospitality of our great hosts Val and Geoff.