My wife, my sister-in-law and I spent four nights at Joe and Cynthia’s place. We had a fantastic time in Roturua. Staying at such a lovely place and beautiful setting by the lake is what made our stay special. The chalet is very comfortable, very clean, very quiet and private and the kitchen well stocked with appliances. The swimming pool is beautiful and we got a good use of it swimming despite a refreshing temperature of the water this time of year. The surrounding grounds are beautiful. We did some kayaking using the double kayaks that came with the place. We also (at extra charge) took a several hours boat tour of the two lakes with Joe. We highly recommend it. Joe is a very friendly and interesting guide and host. We had a really good time doing that. The logistics of checking in and communications with Joe were a breeze. Joe and Cynthia recommendations for things to do and restaurants are spot on. If you plan to visit Rotorua I highly recommend this place.