Staying at Phil's home was a real pleasure. The photos don't even do it justice. The view of Lake Rotorua and the surrounding countryside is gorgeous and like someone lifted it straight from a painting. The place itself was quiet spacious and very comfortable and Phil was a lovely and thoughtful host. I don't think there is a better place you could stay to experience Rotorua or the surrounding area of New Zealand. We'd come back in a heartbeat!