If you are looking for a great place to stay in or around Pirongia, I would highly recommend staying with Vicky. Such a beautiful and quiet property right in the heart of Pirongia, within walking distance to the main street and in a great location to visit Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton, Marokopa Falls, Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Bridal Veil Falls, Te Toto Gorge and the quaint little town of Raglan. We stayed in January and we're so glad we chose to stay here and drive to the above destinations. Raglan, in comparison, is fairly small but so very busy during the summer. Pirongia is a more peaceful place during the busy summer months and we found it probably works even better, as it is kind of in the middle, to access the above attractions. Vicky's Airbnb not only provided breakfast, but also gave you one wing of the house to yourselves with a comfy king bed, spacious bathroom with shower & tub and a separate toilet area. Vicky herself is such a gracious host and we so enjoyed visiting with her. We usually prefer to stay in rentals where we have access to our own kitchen and living area, but Vicky made us feel so at home and was extremely accommodating when it came to storing a few of our groceries in her fridge and pantry. Her deck and yard area is so peaceful, surrounded by trees and flowers. Such a bargain when it comes to rental properties in New Zealand considering you get breakfast with homemade jams, yogurt, granola, cereal, toast, fruit, coffee, tea and juice, along with a wonderful lady to share the house with! Thanks so much Vicky for a great 3 days in Pirongia!