What can we say? We have stayed at several Airbnbs around the world and this one easily comes out at the top of the list. Everything about Jodie’s place was wonderful. Photos cannot do it justice.
The house sits in a beautiful valley allowing for plenty of privacy, aside from the curious goats who watched us from their side of the fence. The village of Marahua is close by with great beaches, a couple of good spots to grab a beer and yummy ice cream.
The house itself is charmingly artful. If you are looking for a sleek urban pad, this is not it. It was rustic and homey, but sparkling clean and has every convenience. The bathroom was spotless and the shower has good water pressure. The kitchen had everything we needed, useful space and a large pantry. Washer worked great.
The two bedrooms in the main house are roomy and comfortable and the living space comfortable for all six of us to be together. The separate cabin bedroom allowed for a perfect private space for the grandparents.
The patio is truly the best part of the house. Jodie has a real eye for making a space functional and beautiful. Our children, who are doing online school as we travel, found a new comfortable spot to work in every day. And of course the children loved the pool, meeting the goats, and playing with the kittens on the property.
We were so relaxed and happy at Jodie’s house, it was hard to leave to explore the area. Even staying home to give the children time to work on school was blissful! The surrounding area is beautiful and just a walk through the fields is a perfect vacation activity.
Jodie left us to ourselves and gave us privacy, but was also available and very responsive whenever we needed her. She recommended some good places to go based on our interests – places we probably would never have found on our own. (Split Apple Rock Beach for the win!) We will definitely be calling Jodie if we return to this area and have already recommended her place to friends who will be traveling to NZ soon. If this place is available on the dates you are searching, book it! You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Jodie! Your place is a gem!