Zorana and Aleks are amazing, engaging hosts. If you are leery of leasing a room in someone's home, a stay in their place will change your mind. They have impeccable manners and went above and beyond to ensure that I was comfortable and attended to, but had as much privacy as I needed and wanted. I also saw this evident with other guests who came and went during my stay.
Their house is beautiful, peaceful, and clean. I was treated like family, and encouraged at every turn to make myself at home and come and go as I pleased. They took a personal interest in my comfort: Aleks installed my bags in my room upstairs and when I mentioned to Zorana that I was looking forward to a long tub soak since I'd only been able to shower during my time in NZ, she had bath salts waiting on me. Each time I made plans to wander around the Waikato region, I was given excellent recommendations for dining and activities that might fit well into my day. Breakfast was bountiful and waiting whenever requested, and Zorana's thoughtful extras in the form of homemade treats –cake and crepes– were amazing!
I stayed upstairs and had the run of it. The space has plenty of natural light, strong wifi, and is well-appointed with furnishings. The bed is high quality, as are the crisp white sheets and fluffy towels provided. I had a full writing desk, closet, and private bath ... quite a treat, as most Airbnb hosts have gotten economical with furnishings and space. I really appreciate the fresh pitcher of water that appeared in my room daily!
Their place is a traveler's haven, a nice little oasis for recharge. It's within a very short drive to anything you want to check out in Hamilton (most places I wanted to go in town took ten minutes or less), as well as central to a lot of cool stuff you can get to in an hour or two for day trips. Good vibes are in abundance, and I can't wait to visit the Hamilton area again so I can book another lovely stay with these kind and accommodating folks.