"Pros: Spectacular grounds, very quiet, great amenities Cons: I like to have a bar of soap when I have my morning shower, and not body wash from a pump." ~Keith

"Pros: The Red Rooster Cottage was great for accommodating 6 people during New Year's for our trip to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. It has 3 bedrooms with 2 double beds and a bunk bed. It came with everything we needed for a good stay. The kitchen was well-equipped for preparing meals. Very private location in rural nature with almost no neighbours. It has added foliage in front of the cottage for extra privacy despite being close to the road. Only 5 mins away from the National Park town by car that has a gas station/ four square. And, 26 mins from the Tongariro National Park. You can head 26 mins up to get to Taumaranui Town which has a McDonald's, New World, Restaurants and more. Loved the theme of the 'Red Rooster Cottage' as most things were rooster-orientated and very old school making for a cozy, lived-in aesthetic. Cons: As much as the old-school style adds to the beauty of the cottage it is still an old house so it has all the drawbacks of an old home of course. Creaky floor/ foundations, Chilly mornings, Condensation. Facilities are not modern. You're advised to boil water before drinking. Since it is rural as well, there were a lot of bugs during the Summer. Tho it has a fireplace for the Winter, it doesn't really have much in the way of cooling during the Summer. Would be nice to have a fan If you look past this, this really is an excellent place to stay." ~Saahir