This place should not be missed. Really. We have been traveling all over New Zealand, staying at lots of very nice airbnb spots, but we like this one the best so far!

It could be that the place was much more spacious, light-filled and comfortable than the photos suggest.

It could be that the location was ridiculously awesome, with a fantastic garden spot and super cute private patio tucked away in a lush surrounding just a 1 minute walk from downtown and the cathedral and the farmer's market.

It could be that the space was immaculately clean and that the bed was very comfortable and there was brandy and chocolate and a nice hot shower waiting for us at the end of a hard day's cycling.

But it probably was that the host, Christine, who is a fun and upbeat person, went over the top to accommodate us with garden goodies, laundry and even bike suitcase storage while we cycled Takaka and Wainui bay area. Christine is, by definition, the perfect host.

We will be back.