If you want stellar views and warm hospitality, this is the place to stay! My wife and I stayed here for a couple of nights towards the end of our honeymoon and loved it. Phil was great at keeping in touch, and he gave us about a dozen excellent suggestions for activities and restaurants before we even arrived. The house is outside of town (but only a short drive into the city center), in the hills, and the view is SPECTACULAR! There are even some very friendly chickens, cats, sheep, and a goat on the property. We’d highly recommend staying here if you’ll be on the North Island.