We've had a great time at Sally&Peter's place. It's close to the mountain and Lake Karapiro too. They have a super friendly dog who will say hello (-: The place has a lovely deck around it where you find entrance to the bedroom-living-kitchenette area, and another one to the bathroom.
The view is great and we were entertained by California quails, Fantails, Silvereyes and Tui. (-: