He ātaahua ngā tirohanga (stunning views) and relaxing.
We stayed with our two shihtzu dogs, the distance to the lake was perfect. We arrived in the late arvo, it was easy to find and the heater warmed up the whole house quickly. It was to break up the driving between Auckland and Wellington. We had the complimentary Pod coffee for breakfast, there was chocolates in the fridge, great touch.
We ordered takeaway Lotus Thai for one night and had the Incredible Indian deliver the second night. Recommend both along with Baku Cafe. Bring a book and glaze out across the lake. Perfect setup. Ngā mihi (cheers) AJ