Des is really lovely and hospitable. The house is well set-up and has everything you need (apart from a dryer- that would have been awesome). Lovely little house with lots of character and well kitted out. About 25 mins drive from Rotorua city centre, so a wee way out, but nice to explore the lakes region and the Buried village and tree-tops walk (Redwoods) are on the way, so worth a stop at those :-)