This is a great place to stay. The house is comfortable and well equipped and full of character. There is plenty to do in the area, especially if you are a lover of the NZ outdoors - we enjoyed a couple of tramps (Iron Gates Gorge and the track to Rangiwahia Hut) and were blown away by the glow worms in the limestone caves (Limestone Creek Reserve; we recommend going to the creek in daylight first, so that you know what direction to go in, but be prepared to put on wet boots again in the evening!).