We stayed here over New Years and Phil was very welcoming and friendly upon our arrival and gave us a ton of local tips for the area! We had a ton of space to ourselves and it was very clean with a cozy bed and beautiful views of the lake and rolling hills in which the property is surrounded by! It’s about 20 minutes from Rotorua with plenty of attractions nearby without having to be in the middle of the city. The driveway to the property is very steep and gravel-y so just make sure you drive carefully! It’s a private space attached to their home, but you would never know as it is very quiet and private. But no loud noises after 10.