Julie and her family are gracious, friendly and helpful hosts...and they'll wait up late for laggards (like I was on the night of my arrival). I hope, for their sakes, that they don't have to put up with late guests too often. It took longer than I expected winding through the mountains from Napier heading north, and then, after a couple of wrong turns in the darkness as I neared the property, it was almost 10 pm when I finally arrived. Julie was waiting up, with the porch light on, and with a friendly welcome and helpful advice and information about the hot springs across the road. The cabin may look rustic from the outside (and in the photos), but it's very comfortable on the inside. I had the same experience as others who had written in the guestbook on the bedside table: a great night's sleep in peaceful country surrounds and a beautiful pastoral view through the large window above the dining table when I woke in the morning. I wasn't awakened by the sheep as others have been, but you will certainly feel like you're staying on a farm...a very scenic one! Everything was clean, thanks to Julie's son, who was just as pleasant and friendly as she was.