George's place was a great stay for my girlfriend and I traveling. It's 500m from the trailhead to the Mangorei track/trail, which is great for people looking for a class 3 hike! George even offered to shuttle us to the trailhead and pick us up at the end! Also the bed was super cozy, warm, and the bedroom and bathroom were quite large and clean. The kitchen was great and had a full range of appliances and utilities and he has a great Netflix home theatre setup for guests where we relaxed in the evenings. As a photographer I really enjoyed his location as it was a 10-15 minute drive into New Plymouth, and had some amazing views of the mountains, New Plymouth, and the stars for astrophotography. Lastly George gave us some really fantastic travel tips for our future travel plans in both New Zealand and Australia - 100% recommend this place for single or couples travelling, who are into the outdoor activities!