Very mixed feelings about this place.
It’s greatest strength is its location which is lovely. Hidden away in the bush and 6mins drive to the visitors centre. It also has decent WiFi, a strong shower and a comfy bed.
However, there were quite a few issues we encountered which soured our stay.
1) It was a sauna in there and we were dripping with sweat. While there was a fan, this only provided a small comfort and I lost count of the number of times I had to peel myself off the leather sofa. Sleep was tough... Really should have air con for people staying in the summer.
2) No curtains on all the windows in the bedroom so don’t expect a lie in or an early night if you visit in the summer. This seemed a rather bizarre oversight to us.
3) The freezer didn’t work, frustrating when you have food that needs to be kept frozen.
4) Outdoor bath either needs fixing or removing. Paint peeling and quite dirty.
5) Having paid a cleaning fee (and not a low one) we resented being asked to strip beds, sort recycling and take out the bins and compost. This is not something we’ve ever been asked to do before and it was especially disappointing considering this is the most expensive NZ property we’ve booked.
6) lacked any of the extra touches we’d gotten used to in Airbnbs. Again, disappointing for the price.
Overall, I would only recommend this property if you are not staying in a warm time of the year and get it at a lower price.