We stayed at The Nest for four nights this January. It is as beautiful as the pictures show. The views are Stunning! No need to ride the gondola because you can see almost as much from the apartment. My family didn't want to leave. There were a few items that needed replacing In the apartment so I called Keren and she brought them the next day. The place was clean, comfortable and had the best showers of any place in New Zealand! The only thing I need to mention is the driveway is very steep and difficult to maneuver. So unload your luggage and park at the bottom. We found this much easier.
The apartment is about a 3 min. Drive into town.