We really loved the stay at Nicky’s place. It’s amazing! We especially loved being visited by the local ducks. The house is just gorgeous and in an excellent location for a five minute drive to the nearby to Skyline, Redwoods, Pies and Maori experiences. It’s genuinely huge and is right on the lakeside beside a little jetty. It’s better than what you are thinking, regardless of what you’re thinking! Couldn’t recommend more.