Shanti is a professional and friendly host. The night day before our trip to Golden bay there was torrential rain-Shanti gave regular updates and honest appraisals of the situation which all turned out to be fine anyway as the weather cleared up and we spent the next few days in brilliant sunshine in a heavenly region.
The accommodation itself was exactly as advertised-rustic and charming with the kids getting a small lesson in recycling and composting toilets which in turn led to interesting discussions on the nature of permaculture and our impact on the environment. The premises themselves are lovely-featuring abundant fruit trees, chickens and a rabbit all set in a serene space with backing track supplied by a babbling brook(which double as a beer cooler)
All in all a far superior and enlightening experience at a quarter of the price of an uninspiring hotel room. Well done Shanti-you have created a small slice of gentle heaven for yourself and your guests.