We feel very lucky to have stayed in Okarito at Leigh’s family home. (Due to the house being located out of Franz Josef, we actually would never have found this great little village). We arrived to a lovely warm fire (thanks Steve! Also quick communication which was great) and just a sense of peace from the surrounding area. It’s a wonderful home that clearly was built with a lot of love and care. The shower was really unique and we loved cooking in the well-equipped kitchen. The bed was comfy and waking up to see clear views of Mt. Cook/Aoraki was just awesome! We also highly recommend the nearby Trig Walk!