We pulled up to this "motel" and were surprised by what we saw. In America motels are usually not very nice and these were beyond our expectations. It has a quaint cottage feel perfect for couples and families. We were greeted by a cheerful host who offered us milk and to grab groceries in the morning for us, which was unexpected in a good way. Although we didnt take the groceries, we loved the milk touch. The room was very charming and had a hot tub jacuzzi which was awesome. After hiking Tongariro the morning before, this Airbnb by the lake was perfect.