We stayed at Miranda's place for one night on our way to Waitomo caves. Somewhat out of the way, the house is located on a big dairy farm. The place itself is basic but it has all one needs for a short stay. Since it is an active farm, expect a bit of noise early in the morning when the cows are due for milking. Other than that, a nice relaxing place among the green rolling hills and the hosts were great and easy to communicate with! They were kind enough to send us per post some of our stuff that we forgot at the house.