Staying at Nat and Zar's place was a real treat! They really have created something special. Although the space is small, it doesn't feel like it at all. The bed pulls out and leaves you with a great amount of space in the living area, and we particularly enjoyed the 'porch' with its open side!
When we arrived at the Matchbox it was quite dark and Zar made us feel very welcome, showing us around and helping us to understand how things work. Nat and Zar were also very helpful with suggestions of places to go and things to see, providing us with a map of the town and telling us about a scenic 10/15 minute walk into the town.
The location of the Matchbox is great, it's close enough to walk into New Plymouth but also feels a little more off-grid (I may say this as I live in a city though!)
Overall we couldn't have wished for a better stay. We stayed here for 4 nights and it was a perfect amount of time to see and do everything around the area of Taranaki. Whilst we stayed here we climbed Mount Taranaki and oh what a joy it was to have such a comfy bed at the end of the day! What a lovely place, in such a friendly town. I would recommend this to anyone and would love to return again! Thank you!