The cabin is wood and very clean. A microwave and tv would be nice but not essential. A compost toilet was different. Havent used one since I camped as a kid but it didnt smell so i survived ha ha. It was obscenely windy and the bathroom roof was tin and every now and then it sounded like someone was jumping on rhe roof! Of course that is out of the hosts control. Alex was friendly and tried to help me with the wifi. It was quiet. The furnishings were new and the decor nice. Maybe could consider changing the pic you hwve in the bedroom to a more appealing one but no complaints..just be aware if really rainy there is potholes and its a lonnnng windey country road to get there. It is beautiful scenery and Helensville is very charming and quaint. It was good to have the experience for a night and see the sights. We slept ok. They welcomed my assistance dog and I at the last minute and it was just what we needed. Cheers. Enjoy.