Kara communicated everything we needed to know clearly and well ahead of time, so it was very easy to check in and get settled. The loaf of bread was a nice touch! The home is spacious and beautifully decorated, and the kitchen is very well equipped. The location makes it easy to head out to Tongariro for the day. Since you are off the main road, there can be a bit of noise from trucks during the day, but we found it to mostly quiet down at night. There is a lovely view off the front deck, and we always enjoyed coming back in the evenings to warm beds and a welcoming home.