John & Julie we’re superb hosts, making our family feel very welcome!! From the moment we arrived, they both made us feel at home! Their home is beautiful and the upstairs is a perfect area for guests. There are extra touches with fresh cut flowers in each room, chocolate kisses on the nightstand and a well stocked mini bar if you get hungry! For an additional fee, Julie made us the most delicious ham croissants to take with us for lunch!! They even did a load of laundry for us since we’d been traveling for a few weeks! The proximity to the Karangahake Gorge trails is fabulous! Our boys said it’s their favorite hike ever!! Thank you for making our short stay a wonderful one!!