Penny (and family) were excellent hosts for our family and little dog. We had an enjoyable 4 night stay in "The Den" and access to the pool given the hot temperatures was fabulous. The property was about 20-25 minutes from Lake Karapiro for the rowing and a short drive to Te Awamutu or Cambridge for brunch and dinners. The Den is perfectly laid out with plenty of room for a quiet nights sleep in one of the two bedrooms or out in the lounge area. A lovely array of food and snacks were provided for us on arrival - this was a nice touch. Loved the placed and would definitely come back.