What an amazing place!! Just perfect. Our family spent 4 nights with the plan of snowboarding for 4 days but after terrible weather on day 1 we had to let our gear dry out on day 2....which was a blessing. There was so much to see and do around the area - walking, sightseeing, waterfalls, gorgeous towns. The house has everything, and I mean everything you need. We wanted for nothing - it was just like being at home-fully equipt kitchen (even lunchboxes, glad wrap, condiments) comfy, warm beds, great fire with loads of firewood/fire starters, games, DVDs, everything you need. Great cafe/general store a few mins walk away. If your going to Whakapapa or Tongario, or anywhere close by this is the place you will want to stay at!! Highly highly recommended!!!