John and Treive are a lovely couple who go out of their way to provide and are very friendly. We stayed here on the premise that we would attempt the tongariro alpine crossing but the weather was not permitting. Unfortunately that also meant we spent a fair amount of time in the cabin unable to enjoy the scenery. The cabin was cold overnight and held a fair amount of moisture. The views from the property are outstanding and great for a sunrise. I’d recommend 1 or 2 nights here if you like a good view and are planning on doing the alpine crossing. Maybe once it gets a bit warmer. B