My family had the most awesome 2 night stay, Chris & Andrea and Lexi the dog were wonderfully warm and welcoming hosts. Their home is nestled in a peaceful valley with great views of surrounding hills from all rooms (I had trouble waking the kids up they slept so well) and is absolutely 5 star in it's appointments. The house is only 7yrs young and is very well designed. There was the perfect balance of complete privacy for our family of 5 in the guest wing and the shared kitchen where we had bubbly conversations with the couple over breakfast, which incidentally would match any breakfast bar at a international hotel chain. Good access to Wellington which is only a 50 min drive and local shopping centres are only 5mins away. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway in the lower North Island who does not want to stay in the city. Also ideal for families and much better value than staying in a hotel.
Our one major disappointment is that we couldn't stay longer!