First, the location is convenient. it is an easy find. There are lots of shops around but it is quiet during weekends. The supermarket - countdown (Woolsworth in Australia) is like 15 minutes walking away. There was ample cooking utensils, the place was really clean. The rooms and toilet (with children toilet seats too ;) )were roomy. Beds were comfy with thick blankets hence we had 2 good night sleep. The pillows were goose feather pillows which are like 4-5 star hotels standard. I was expecting a free wifi for the whole house but it came in 3 coupons hence it was for laptops and ipad not really for any additional smart phones. That's the only down side. The owner was friendly and gave a a quick run down on how to operate the tv and other things and even offered to tumble dry our laundry if needed. Overall, it was a very good experience. I would give it a 5 star. Just a suggestion- It would be nice to have bath toys for children for the toilet, extra pegs as I used every single peg hanging my laundry, some children movies or family friendly dvds for the guests as there is not much cartoon channels in NZ.