The 4 young grandkids loved The Barn! "I really like this house," proclaimed the 8 year old, no less than 3 times. They were fascinated by the wood stove (primary source of heat in winter), the upstairs loft bedroom, the unique wall hangings, the rope-cord controlled clothes drying rack above the stove, and on. The Barn is very well appointed and equipped for grownups as well - a beautiful restored building in a beautiful setting. A great home base for fun in the snow at Whakapapa, but wintertime guests may want to note the reliance on the wood stove as the primary source of heat, a cold bedroom downstairs (extra blankets and space heater notwithstanding) on near zero degree nights, and outdoor access to the 2nd bathroom (just a few steps away under a covered porch). Tim was a super host, excellent communication and totally easy check-in.