Margaret and Michael were there at the door to welcome us into their home, a very nice gesture.
We also had some engaging conversations learning more about them and NZ during our stay, which was pretty enriching and insightful.
We had the bedroom and bathroom as a segregated space available to us only, and the bed was extremely comfortable and gave us a good night's rest.
The weather was also on the colder side on the night we were there and the heater came in useful. We would have loved to hang out outdoor on the ski lift chair Michael's daughter got for him (pretty cool I must say) if not for the cold weather.
We were able to get access to cups/wine glasses and filtered water in the shared space (kitchen/pantry) and Michael was generous in offering for us to hang out in the living area together.
The hosts were quick to respond to any requests/questions we had, for instance when we were looking for a hairdryer. Margaret also prepared a simple breakfast which we appreciated.