Allan and Aleeze were wonderful hosts! They greeted us at the gate, and Alan helped us get our bags to the cabin with his ATV. He even let our kids ride with him once - much to their delight! The cabin was lovely. Such a nice setup, and close enough to the river that we could hear it at night. The hens were a nice surprise! Our kids loved feeding them our scraps :)
The Riverside Bothie is in a great location - right between Pelorus Bridge and Havelock - and just 30 mins from Blenheim's winecountry. We had a really great stay, and recommend making it a part of you itinerary if you're passing by Canvastown!