We loved our stay at Jonnies place. He is very funny, we spent a lot of time eating, drinking wine, watching tv together and joking around. He showed us a nice walk and gave us advice on where to go next. We ended up staying at his brother's apartment in Napier!
The cottage is very cool, with lots of personality, and the room was spacious with a very nice bed. The toilet is in the garden, but we really didn't mind. It makes a nice base for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, which is only a 45min drive, and you can see the mountains from the deck.
We had a lot of fun, definately recommend!