Melissa was a great host. Her chalet was cozy and clean. The patio area was beautifully decorated and she was very responsive, checking in with us several times. She had cookies, milk and cold water waiting for us which we thought was a very nice touch. The chalet had several nods to the Hobbit movies which was our biggest appeal in picking Matamata for our Airbnb stay. Although a max 2 hour drive from other major tourist attractions, it was centrally located and the drives were very scenic.