This experience is one of those that sums up why I love Airbnb.
This home is super close to the main street in Te Anau, just 5 min from cafes, restaurants, and 10 min to the lake and tour pick ups. Though the house is a little older, Pamela keeps it immaculately clean. She happens to also run all of Te Anau's cleaning services! So yeah, her home is well kept.
Pamela is one of the hardest working and kindest hosts I've met--and I've stayed with many! She provides her guests with every amenity (incl. fully stocked breakfasts each morning) and keeps her place perfectly clean. There are so many travelers who come in and out of her home every single day and it's a great spot to rest your head after a long night and fuel up again early in the morning. Just make sure you time the bathroom or do what you need before bed. There's one shared bathroom for guests.
What was really special about this experience for me was feeling like I became part of her family after only three nights and a few good conversations. Be kind to her and her family if you visit. They literally work 24/7 and don't take breaks, so the last thing they deserve are rude guests. Show them kindness and you'll get such a great experience in return.
Big plus if you speak Spanish as her mama would love to practice her English with you!