Our stay was pleasant, although circumstances were a little unusual as it was just after the cyclone and Bryan wasn’t as available as usual. Bryan’s sister welcomed us warmly and Mary arrived home soon after to get us fully settled in. The stairs are definitely steep but not a problem for us. Mary was very personable and hospitable, and we enjoyed our conversation with her very much, as well as her homemade granola! There was less headroom in the loft than I realized before arriving but it’s depicted fairly in the photos. The bathroom was clean and spacious and well appointed. Overall, a great start to our New Zealand adventure!