Location, friendliness of staff and the amenities

Perfekte Ausgangslage für den Wanderweg zum Mount Taranaki über die Pouakai-Hütte. George ist sehr nett und gastfreundlich und unkompliziert.

Man muss wissen, dass man in seinem Haus mit ihm wohnt, also Tür an Tür (ist natürlich kein Problem, nur habe ich dies beim Buchen nicht herausgelesen). Leider entsprach es nicht meinen gewohnten Sauberkeitsstandards.

The house was stunning with good views. Our room was perfect with good quality fittings. Our host was welcoming and helpful. This is one of the best B&B's I have stayed in.

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The location is exceptional for exploring Taranaki trails, there are lovely views of the ocean and gardens from the kitchen/shared area, and we appreciated the flexibility about check in and out times.

A few things were unpleasant surprises - some seem to be the typical set up, some may have just been the result of an off week for George. The second bedroom when booking for 3 people is on a separate floor; it is not a suite. The sea view room did not have a sea view, though did have a lovely garden view. None of the doors were locked, and we did not have the ability to lock our rooms. The rooms were dirty, as were some kitchen items. There was mold on the bedroom curtains and in the shower, the couch/sofa bed was covered in (pet?) hair, and the sheets and blankets stained and mildewy. The breakfast was minimalist - cold cereals, instant oatmeal, instant coffee, tea, and toast. On our last morning, there was a random person sleeping on the couch in the shared living room area, which adjoins the kitchen where we were preparing breakfast.