Suse & Rod's place is super duper. It was wonderful watching the changing moods of the weather in the hills outside the house, it's a beautiful spot even in the rain. The heater made the space toasty and warm. Both Suse & Rod are very friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome there. We had a 3.5 and a 1.5-year-old with us, and they enjoyed driving on the toy plastic motorbikes that Suse provided and getting to know Lily the friendly family labrador. We enjoyed a morning checking out the old goldmine tracks through the bush (with the occasional kauri grove) and tunnels, which are a 5-minute drive further up the valley, and a day at the beach at Pauanui which was beautiful. The bed and couch are comfortable, the shower is great and spacious. We would stay there again in the future!