Our stay at the Te Taho Deer Park was exactly what we needed. We were looking for a place outside of the main Franz Josef area as we made our way up the West Coast, and this accommodation was excellent. Kaylyn is a gracious and warm host who met us in person immediately upon arrival. The room was one of two on the property attached to the main house but with a private entrance, which worked great for our needs. Once inside, our room was well kept, nicely outfitted, and very clean. We opted for Kaylyn's venison casserole meal as we had covered a long distance prior to arriving, and she not only prepared the meal for us, she set a two-seat table with linen, flatware, wine glasses and even some flowers. What a nice touch after a long day of travel!
The grounds are beautiful and serene, set against a back drop of the west side of the mountains, a lovely view from the back of the room. From the front of the property, we were able to catch a marvelous sunset over the hills in the distance. Additionally, Kaylyn graciously took us, along with the guests in the adjacent room, around the farm for a tour, answering our many questions about the property, their lifestyle, and the deer farming trade in general. Thanks, Kaylyn!
This was one of our highlights on our New Zealand trip, and I would highly recommend a stay at Te Taho along your travels.