Staying at Barb's place was a treat in every way. Check-in was easy, the rooms were super clean and even though we had to leave at 6:30 in the morning for the Tongariro Crossing, she arranged breakfast for us and gave us some advice about the hike. If we hadn't booked a shuttle already, we could have also used her services. As for the location: It's definitely secluded, but Turangi with its shops and bars is just a 15 minute drive away, so it's no problem at all.