My girlfriend and I went for the weekend and had an amazing time! The kitchen is absolutely wonderful and a pleasure to cook in. The town is 5 minutes away with nice restaurants, supermarkets, and an isite for information. We did Tongariro Crossing as a day trip-- and it was totally manageable. Linda was very helpful and more than willing to give us information about events or day excursions. Great community, great house, great stay! Thank you, Linda! PS the cat, Paris, was adorable!