I had the good fortune to stay at Godfrey and Crystal's cottage for a several weeks upon arriving to the country.
Location: was perfect for me. An easy (~5 minute) drive to Waikato University and situated down a quiet country road. Easy access to Hamilton Gardens and the CBD. We had our own transportation, but the cottage is likely close enough to town to depend on rideshares, since I was able to order in via Uber Eats, no problem
Accommodation: simple, clean, and thoughtfully appointed. The king size bed was very comfortable and all the linens seemed like high-end hotel quality. Kitchen had everything I needed to prepare food, a full oven and range, dishwasher, and there was even what seemed like a brand new clothes washer and dryer. Parking here was easy, plenty of space for luggage storage, and while the cottage is close to the main house, they are oriented to face away from each other, meaning it felt like I was in my own little house looking out onto a broad green garden.
Hosts: are friendly but unobtrusive, and willing to go above and beyond when needed. At one point, there was some confusion with how Airbnb handled a reservation modification and Godfrey actually worked alongside me to sort it out fairly, which I really appreciated.
Very grateful for the hospitality and kindness I received here. Highly recommended :)