Okay, strap in, because this might be lengthy. First of all, Tree Crop Farm is a magical place, and Lynnie is a wonderful host. I have wanted to stay there since I first visited the place a decade ago, and it completely lived up to expectations. It feels like living in the Shire, or a storybook.
The Tree House is beautiful and very comfortable. I particularly love the balcony. You can hear the rushing creek below (a great place to swim) and the riotous birdsong. Lynnie gave us a warm welcome complete with a drink and a bowl of fresh-picked berries, and there were local chocolates on our pillow. The bed is very comfortable and warm. There is a stove in the room that heated it up beautifully when we had colder weather on our third day. There’s also a fridge, a kettle, and a griddle on which we cooked our breakfast in the mornings. There is a magical outdoor bathtub heated by a fire and filled with fragrant herbs that Lynnie lit for us in the evenings so that we could have a luxurious bath. Lynnie gave us lots of tips about the area and was exceedingly generous. We spent most of our time in Akaroa staying on the property, because we really wanted to enjoy it, and I recommend doing just that.
A special note about Forrest the cat - she stayed with us the whole time we were there, hanging out with us during the day and sleeping on the bed at night (because we wanted her to), and we’re just besotted with her. What a magical kitty.
Really couldn’t be a better place, host or trip in general. We will be back!