My husband and I spent our last night in New Zealand at Katherine's private room with ensuite. We had a wonderful stay. The listing description and pictures were accurate. The unit was bright, spacious, clean, quiet. The room smelled fresh, no trace of cigarettes, pets, air-fresheners, or cleaning chemicals. This was important for us due to asthma and allergies. A home key is provided. The unit has its own private entrance door on the left of the main door, but no lock or key on this door (only a door knob). The house is occupied by Katherine, her boarder Elizabeth, and 2 cats (and 2 chickens in the garden). We felt safe and private staying in her home. We enjoyed the quiet, friendly neighborhood with tree-lined streets and spacious side walks. Katherine supplied breakfast food generously: cereals, yogurt, milk, butter, blackberry jam, bread, juices, fresh apricots and plums and bananas. The lush garden was a feast for my eyes and ears. Katherine greeted us at arrival, showed us around, and offered tea, baked good and a delightful conversation. She offered maps, brochures and information. She answered all our questions. She showed us the washer and clothe lines. She let us do our online flight check-in on her lap top. She allowed us to check in early and check out late. She recommended good local restaurants. We lunched at Babaganoush - one of her recommended restaurants. What a delicious, well-prepared and reasonably-priced meal. We enjoyed walking 3 blocks to the Hamilton Gardens. One needed a few days to fully appreciate the beauty and floor plan of the gardens. City Center and grocery shops were 10-minute drive away. All in all, where we stayed dictated our experience. We were lucky to stay at Katherine's private room - great home, great neighborhood and great hostess. We regretted not staying for 3 or 4 nights, so that we can spend more time at the Hamilton Gardens, visit ArtsPost, Waikato Museums, and the farmers' market. If you love gardens and parks, quiet tranquility, great New Zealand hospitality, this place is for you. Thank you Katherine for everything. Your hospitality, beautiful room and garden highlighted our New Zealand experience.