We visited New Plymouth on a cold and rainy weekend and Joanne's lovely house kept us warm and dry, with a smart TV providing perfect rainy-afternoon entertainment. The coffee machine was an unexpected bonus. With three large bedrooms there was plenty of room for two couples and a baby; there was a bit of traffic noise at night but the beds were comfortable. Handy location with Countdown just down the road and in fine weather it would be an easy bike ride to Pukekura Park.