This place is an absolute gem. It felt more like a private villa at a resort than as though we were sharing someone's home. Peter was incredibly helpful. Upon arrival, he asked to see our map of the island, and drew all over it -- and these tips basically governed our trip to Great Barrier Island, making it possible to see many of the island's beautiful sights in a short amount of time. We sat each evening in lounge chairs, overlooking Tryphena's beautiful waters, surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, and felt completely relaxed. Highly recommend.