Lydia's apartment was perfectly located - close walk to cafes and groceries in Palmerston North, and a great stopping point for our drive between Rotorua and Wellington. The apartment itself was lovely - very stylish, modern, and spacious. The only downside we experienced was some extremely loud music playing from next door late into the night which kept us awake (couldn't figure out if it was coming from a place of business or another apartment?).