We have been traveling to many airbnbs and were joking about how many say “this is my favorite place”, but this truly was our favorite place.
First of all, it is a beautiful drive to get to Makarora... not very touristed and very scenic- mountains and lakes!
Wild Earth is so beautifully constructed. We stayed in the Barn, although Wild Earth Lodge has perhaps half a dozen lodging options and all of the rooms are probably exquisite. Our place had an open porch with a table and couch looking out onto a huge pasture with cows and trees, a river, and mountains in the background. Pete gave us suggestions for our too short stay. We are so glad we cityfolk braved the cows and made it on the beautiful walk to the river. We jumped into the freezing water and were totally refreshed. Afterwards we got to know the curious cows.
The beds were comfy, the shower warm, the breakfast delicious, and the stars at night- the Milky Way!- gorgeous.
My daughter wants to go back with her partner. We wished we had stayed much longer. This is a splurge but definitely worth it!