I get to review 3 places on this trip. Nerida's was my favourite. Big open spaces, very well appointed, lots of room - everything as it should be. We (4 adults) were very impressed with everything about the place. Thoughtful inclusions as well as all the basics. There is a shopping centre with a few nice restaurants about 5 minutes walk down the road. There is a pretty good pub a further 5 minutes walk. Lots of fast food around both these locations as well. Where we stayed, the sulphur smell was not apparent - in Rotorua that may be a consideration for some travellers. The furnishings and 'mod cons' were all well chosen and suitable for probably 6 adults I'd reckon. Price was a consideration for us and Nerida's was really good value compared to hotel rooms, and so much more comfortable. The drive into the heart of Rotorua took no more than 5 minutes.
Overall a great experience and compared to our Auckland experience, this offering restored our faith in Humanity as well as AirBnB