Maureen and Ian’s home was the perfect place to stay after a long day hiking the Tongariro Crossing. Maureen made us feel perfectly welcome and was extremely hospitable, providing us with everything we needed, including a glass of white and breakfast. She provided us with lots of local recommendations on what to do and where to eat helping us a lot. The Wairakei thermal pools are a must-do to relax after an exhausting day.
The house itself is very clean and quiet, located close to both the highway and the city center. The guest rooms are spacious and comfortable. Worth mentioning is also Maureen and Ian’s baby cat Pearl (9 weeks old during our stay) who was absolutely lovely and playful.
Would definitely recommend and gladly stay there again!