We had a very pleasant stay with Alby. The house was super clean, and the kitchen was well-stocked. Alby was friendly and helpful.
Perhaps the best part of staying here was the access to Blue Springs at Putaruru; it is about a 20 minute drive away, and an incredible, gorgeous walk. You can find more info on "Free Walks of New Zealand".
We stayed at Alby's specifically so we could see the spring, and it was one of the highlights of our month-long trip to New Zealand.