I wanted somewhere memorable to end our trip, and Rick's place was spot on: it'd be hard to beat sitting on a balcony on a beautiful afternoon, enjoying a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc while enjoying an amazing view of Raglan harbour.
The bedroom was bright, comfortable and sizeable, with a lounge area next door - though we didn't use that - leading through to a kitchen and the bathroom, which are shared with Rick. They weren't modern and sparkling, which would usually be my choice, but they did the job and there were no issues with sharing. We only used the kitchen for making tea and toast in the morning anyway, but there was a stove with oven should we have wanted to prepare meals.
Rick was really communicative and helpful in the day or so before arrival and was a great guy to have a chat with, particularly as we have some work areas in common. We felt very comfortable in his home and only wish we'd been able to stay longer.