What a great experience! Gary and Lynda were great hosts. I felt at ease right away, it was like visiting family. I had open access to the kitchen and most of the house. There are two decks to enjoy some quiet time catching up on emails and messages or sit and a cup of coffee while listening to the birds or enjoying the fresh New Zealand air. I was invited to bar-b-que with them and their family as well! Gary and Lynda were a lot of help with tips and pointer about NZ and made my first two days in NZ very memorable and easy.