A cute, clean and quirky place - you're not just welcomed by the hosts but a whole host of animals - the lamas are particularly curious fellas. A self contained private place separate from the house, with the only downside being you have to walk 20ft to the bathroom in the house through wind, rain or shine!
And whilst you're in the heart of the south island and it's good base for exploring the scenery in the mountains and going between the north and south, east and west, you are a long way from anywhere (but that's the NZ experience). And the local village does have the essentials.