One if the most scenic and relaxing locations I have stayed at in 30 years of travelling. The house had all of the comforts of home, it was extremely clean and spacious and the beds were really comfortable. Having kayaks and canoes just topped it off. It’s a short 10 minutes drive to all the tourist attractions, restaurants and cafes.
The weather in NZ can be hit and miss so the only recommendation I have for people travelling with teenagers is to download movies or shows onto devices before arriving as the wifi was limited to emails.
Whilst the kitchen facilities are great, I was a little nervous to cook in the oven or BBQ because of the strict rules.