Helen was the nicest host I have ever met. She was very supportive and very nice to our family. She understood so well even though my dog did not behave well. Her dog and other animals are very lovely. We enjoyed feeding her animals and walking the farm -- huge and gorgeous -- The best place to experience NZ farm. The cottage was tidy, clean and warm. It was also very private and we could get loud at night. Watching stars at night in the yard was fantastic. There were many movies (DVDs) and few of my family members watched many of them over night. There was also a walkway around the cottage. We never got bored there. Everything we needed was well prepared and I recommend to everyone.