Our stay at David’s place was really lovely. It is only a 20 minute drive to the end of the Tongariro Crossing (Ketatahi) where we parked our car and took a shuttle to the start. It is also only a 5 minute walk into town for groceries at New World or other shops/takeaway.
The house itself has a really cozy living and dining area. The bedrooms did get chilly, but there was a small heater and electric blanket. We really enjoyed sitting on the patio in the sunshine, and the backyard is lovely as well.
The host was really responsive on the app, and we had no troubles checking in or out — very easy instructions. We would definitely stay again.