Best place for animal lovers! This place was a mini heaven for me. I rented the chalet with a friend of mine. There are plenty of glass windows to look out at the cows and ostriches. We stayed at the beginning of winter (end of May) and Anne gave us extra blankets and space heaters for the rooms which were enough to keep us toasty. She provided us with a tour into the farm while she fed the animals and we were able to pet them (if they would let you) and brush the cows. The animals are so cute. She has two dogs that help with the farm and keep the guests company if you’re wandering around the grounds. Anne also made us a homemade breakfast and let us borrow gum boots to walk out to the farm in. This was all much appreciated.
One thing to note is that the WiFi doesn’t really reach the guest house that well, but is very good once you step outside of (closer to the main house).
Waitomo is a scenic town, with plenty of pasture land and many cows and sheep. Since everything is so spread out, there are only a few places to eat nearby, but Anne recommended a place called Huhu cafe that was right near the Waitomo glow worm caves, and my goodness was that place delicious. The food was something you’d expect to find in a city with the great mixes of flavors.
This Air BnB is only a 10 min drive to Waitomo caves. Soooo convenient for your tours. Amazing hostess and great location and a little extra love with all the animals. I would absolutely stay here again.