My wife and I stayed here while we explored Tongariro on our honeymoon. The host, Richard, is very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and helped us navigate our explorations. His dog Bella is a sweetheart and loved laying out at our feet when we had evening chats. Richard is a great host and if you have time in the evenings, try to share a conversation with him. He’s a very interesting and well-travelled man who my wife and I really enjoyed meeting.