Nice place to stay with basic amenities all provided for. The kitchen with its microwave, minifridge, and access to bbq is great for a short stay. You'd be staying in a downstairs unit below the main house where the host lives, so while some noise may travel through the ceiling, there is definitely still a nice sense of privacy.
It's also in the perfect location for anyone planning to cross the Cook Strait by ferry, especially if you're traveling with a car. Finally, the check-out policy asks almost nothing of guests, which we appreciated as we were in danger of running late for our ferry!
John was welcoming, generous, helpful, and very prompt in responding to messages. Overall, we enjoyed staying at his Airbnb and would recommend it to others.