This was our best airbnb experience so far, and I highly recommend this place.
First, the room has everything you could want. A fridge, water boiler for tea and coffee, bathroom, closet space, parking for your car, and a comfortable bed you don't want to get out of. The view is amazing, and you can just walk down to the lake and go for a swim if you feel like it. The room alone is enough to recommend this place.
The location is great. The place is in a quiet neighborhood with a lake and a nearby river good for kayaking. There is also a store/restaurant you can walk to for delicious healthy meals. It's just a gorgeous area and a good break from the city life. Most of the Rotorua area sites are within a short 20 minute drive.
More than that, the hosts make this place the best experience. Leigh and Alan are so friendly and welcoming that my wife said it felt more like visiting family than renting a room. They have a wealth of knowledge about the area and can make recommendations to improve your trip. It was the best hospitality we experience during our many airbnb stays in New Zealand. On our first night, Leigh and Alan had some friends over for BBQ and invited us to join them for dinner. Leigh is an amazing cook (the best cakes!), and the conversations and wine made us feel like at home. After dinner, Alan led us on a short walk to see the glowworms nearby. Leigh and Alan were never intrusive but available whenever we needed anything. Our future airbnb stays will always be compared to the high standards set by Leigh and Alan.