Our family stayed at Julie's place for 1 night en route to Christchurch. We weren't quite sure what to expect, having never visited a farm before, but Julie & family were fantastic hosts who showed us around and made us feel right at home. The pantry was well stocked, and we even had fresh farm eggs for breakfast! We had the unique opportunity to see some of the day-to-day activities at a working farm and got to hand feed the animals too. We were lucky enough to have a clear view of the night sky and were treated to a little stargazing session, even if it took a little long for the sun to set.
One thing to note is that the washer & dryer are pay-per-use! Other than that we had an amazing stay :-)