John's place is about 8 k from Kerikeri in a beautiful, rural setting. As a result, having a car is a must. The flat is very well detailed, light, airy and clean. The bed is extremely comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need to make and enjoy a meal - important to my wife and to me. John (and his dog Marco) are very friendly and the gardens are beautiful. We enjoyed our stay enormously and would stay with John again without any hesitation.