This is our first time in New Zealand and this was the first place we stayed on our trip. It was the perfect way to start. The apartment was in a great location, across the street from the lake (in particular the grebe nesting area), and a short walk from the cafe's, shops etc. It's well equipped and has everything you need. We were there for 6 nights and cooked some nights, ate out others. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.