This is a spacious old house hull of characters. The retro deco with interesting stuff is very unique, although may not be everybody’s taste. Personally I would remove some items and clear some space, so that the rooms can feel less cluttered. We enjoyed the good garden in the backyard. As cat lovers, we appreciated the company of Boris, the “cat host”. He was so friendly, well behaved, and quiet. Neruda, the human host was also friendly. We appreciated her gesture of kindness. She greeted us upon arrival, and gave us a bottle of wine for our inconvenience of an open house event during our stay. Rotorua is a great place to visit. There are tons of activities for tourists. This place was a perfect base for us to explore the area without the noice of city center. We wish we could stay longer.