We wanted a relaxing rural retreat and got exactly what we wanted. Chose Rosemary's place because we loved animals and it was wonderful to open the patio to alpacas, sheep and cat. We planned to stay for 4 nights in November not making any other advance plan for activities. But there were loads to do around the area. One sunny day we did the Tongariro pass, another day we went whitewater rafting. One of my favourite activity was to sit in the patio and enjoy the birdsong and sunshine. There were many pretty flowers in her property. Highly recommend if you are looking for a quiet retreat.