What a fantastic little spot in the world!! Mike's place is down a no-through road so there's very little traffic. So if peace and quiet are important to you, then this is the place for you. Sitting outside, all you can hear are the singing birds, cows, sheep and the breeze in the trees!! And the views over the countryside are out of this world. On clear nights, the number of stars that can be seen are incredible. His property borders a farm so you will get visited by cows and sheep (at the fence-line) and the occasional pheasant. Mike's four cats are very sweet and friendly and will come around for a visit, looking for a warm lap. The place is a short drive to quite a few popular tourist attractions: Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Raglan. The accommodation is nice and spacious, the kitchen is decently equipped, and the bed is comfortable. Mike was a great host. He's a very personable guy and made us fellow Canadians feel very welcome. We would definitely come back and stay here again in a heartbeat!!