Maria's place is great if you like the idea of escaping the city into a bush. It is very private, but still a quick 15 minute or so drive to Masterton. The bath is worth the 1-2hr wait for it to heat up, just be careful of the bottom getting hot in the middle. The shower was great, and we never ran out of hot water. The bbq was easy and fast to cook on. We would definitely come back.