Tanya's place is large and most likely more comfortable during warmer months. We found it to be chilly as there wasn't any wood to put in the fireplace and only a heater for one of the bedrooms. We didn't spend much time in it as we were only in that area for 2 nights. It is about 15-20 minutes from Rotorua town center. The village that it is in has restaurants, coffee shops and a market but we didn't access them. Tanya was very friendly and generous with bringing us extra towels. We loved going to the Polynesia Spa in town as well as an evening at Tamaki Maouri Village.