The place is located in the countryside but near to the city (within 12 minutes drive). Moreover, it has the best view for Mount Taranaki (you can see the mountain from distance just outside the driveway to the house). Trish was also very welcoming and easy to communicate. The water pump was just behind my room and running a bit loud at the first night, but Trish was very happy to relocate me to another spare room. Also I would recommend an electric blanket provided in the room as it could be a bit cold at night. Other than that, the place is perfect.