Ron and Sue's place is set in a delightfully charming town just an easy 5 minute drive or a scenic 30 minute walk away with just enough amenities to get the groceries. A farm atmosphere with a magnificent view of Te Aroha, either verdantly green in the sun or shrouded in swirling clouds, or even with a mystical mist swooping down to the fields at the crack of dawn.
Ron was affable and fun to talk to. He shared more than just simple anecdotes about farming, but lots of insider experiences and stories. The place was well appointed, with a very effective heat pump and very quick hot water, even a DVD player and TV, and lots of kitchen appliance, handy to whip up a feast in the kitchenette as you gaze at the cows out of the window.
All in all, it was an enjoyable week's stay. Do be aware flies are a plenty, so the windows and doors may want to be closed in the evening, and the front windows, while they face Te Aroha, also get the brunt of the afternoon sun (but there's the heat pump). Also, note that the address is 69 Te Kawana Rd (not 2/69 which becomes 269 Te Kawana, if you just directly tap the address in the Airbnb app to open in a mapping app; the 2 refers to this being the 2nd unit at the same address).