My new favourite airbnb - itching to come back!
Sandi and Mark were the perfect hosts. The room, a self-contained cottage, instantly felt like home as it was beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you need. The bed was incredibly comfortable and we slept like logs! Despite being off a main road it is very peaceful and quiet due to the lovely garden and quirky pool area - great for adults and kids.
Sandi was welcoming from the start and looked after us perfectly - she even did some washing for us and enabled us to return to the B&B even after we checked out so we could shower off our mountain bike grime before travelling! Her only fault is being too generous, but guests are unlikely to hold that against her :)
She cooks the most delicious breakfast which is served on the verandah by the pool in the sun: bliss.
She also provided us with a map and local tips which were super helpful. Although slightly out of town, the place is in easy reach of attractions such as mountain biking or the Living Maori Village.
We loved staying with Sandi - if you can get a room we would highly recommend snapping up the opportunity.