Karen and Nigel are wonderful hosts and welcomed us with open arms into their home. Karen cooked us a delicious vegetarian meal to accommodate my wife's dietary needs and Nigel shared his awesome home brewed beer. We had a great chat and enjoyed our time spent with them. The bedroom was very clean and comfortable. We are extremely happy with our choice to stay here and walked away with good memories and a better appreciation of kiwi lifestyle and people. I recommend this for all people driving through Punakaikai looking for a more personal experience.