Takoha and Simon have a fantastic place on a great piece of property near the Franz Josef Glacier. It’s definitely a shared space in terms of shower and toilet, but if you enjoy being around and meeting new people this is the spot for you! There is also a decent amount of privacy so if you are not a people person, this is still a great place to stay. My husband and I mostly kept to ourselves due to our tight schedule and we felt perfectly comfortable. The house and the rooms are fantastic with antique/vintage touches and there is even a vegetable garden for guests to enjoy if they would like to. It’s a short walk to the center of town but in a quiet spot. You cannot beat the natural beauty that surrounds you here! We interacted with Simon only, but he is incredibly hospitable and easy to talk to. I would have given this place 5 stars but on our last night, there was a rather loud drunken argument between the hosts and their friend (their friend being the loudest one) at two o’clock in the morning. I feel I should mention it, but I can tell you that based on the look on Simons face in the morning, that didn’t seem like a normal thing to happen and I don’t think it should be something to worry about in the future. Again, this is a great place and my husband and I would easily stay here again!