This is a cozy, comfortable, quiet little house, with nice decor and a kitchen well-stocked for cooking. Calida was very friendly, accommodating, and quick to respond to messages. Her house manual for guests is full of useful information. The bed is one of the most comfortable we've encountered in two months of traveling around NZ. We slept wonderfully! The neighborhood is good for walking and running, just a few blocks uphill from the lake close to some stores and restaurants.
The shower stall is a bit small and the water pressure isn't very strong. Everything else was great!