The Lakeside Retreat in Rotorua was a great place for us to stay. The home itself is on a nice, quiet cul-de-sac and sits on the lake. The view in the backyard is spectacular during the day, and at night the sky is clear and perfect for some stargazing. The apartment is underneath the main home and was comfy for the two of us. The 2nd bed is a futon, but was pretty comfortable. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to meet the hosts in person as we were only there for one night and were in and out pretty quick, but they were very responsive to our messages.