First and foremost, Maxine and Tom are a wonderfully friendly couple, who made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed chatting with them - especially about kitchen gardening, at which they seem to have all the skills! We were greeted with a bowl of beautiful, home-grown citrus fruits and fresh eggs from their chickens - a real treat. Check-in was easy, despite our being delayed by a couple of hours. Communication by app/text was good and our hosts were on hand at the main house if needed. A memorable stay for my wife and me, located by the trail head for Te Mata and a short drive into the centre of Havelock North. Highly recommended!