Catherine met us with her now famous welcoming muffins. She might be Santa's daughter, such a good soul, including a twinkle in eyes. If you like chrome, glass and sterile, this is not the place for you. But, if you like a beautiful farmscape, a friendly dog, a chance to call and pet sheep, yet full privacy, this is for you. Reading my description, I would not think it was for me, a city boy. However, once there and settled, it was such a refreshing rejuvenation while traveling. A bonus was visiting the bird santuary for Catherine's 9:30am feeding of various NZ birds. The place is clean and dog is not a pest - just there to greet you, then gone. Thorouly enjoyable stay.