I would say what we enjoyed most about our stay at Ebel and Maxine's place was Ebel and Maxine. They are so relaxed with sharing their home and open to conversation. We learned a lot about life in New Zealand through these conversations, and they were genuinely interested in us as well. I will add that they let us determine how much interaction we wanted. They went out of their way to make sure we had what we needed. Their place is lovely: modern, clean, and comfortable, with a great view of the mountains and plenty of outdoor space to linger.