Overall Tanja & Jochen's place has been one of the best accommodation we've had in NZ (airbnbs and hotels included). It looks and feels new and the photos don't do it justice. For one it is way more spatious; our family of 4 (2 adults, a toddler and a baby) had plenty of room. You can tell when someone goes above and beyond to set up a place and make their guests feel like home. There were small details like courtesy chocolates and fresh milk that add to an excellent stay.
Communication with the hosts was flawless from the get go, with clear instructions for check-in as well as for the appliances within the house (printed out and sticked to the walls). Both smooth check-in and check-out process.
The shower deserves an extra chapter in the review.. simply amazing. The whole place works together very well and there's even an appliance to get hot water from the tap (thus eliminating the need for a kettle).
All in all we can't recommend Tanja & Jochen's place enough. Great experience