Lyn and her husband Andrew are superb hosts – hospitable, helpful and very friendly, keen to ensure that you enjoy your stay in their above-garage loft apartment. She is a good communicator and offered very helpful advice on the local area, attractions and recommended eating places. Located on a working horse-training stud farm, the apartment is compact but very comfortable. The garage adjoins the hosts’ house and there is a separate door to access the apartment.
The Airbnb photos accurately portray the apartment which was spotlessly clean on our arrival. It has a fridge, microwave, electric jug, hotplate and outside gas barbecue - perfect for preparing simple meals. An excellent shower and the queen size bed is a very comfortable; a third person could be accommodated on the couch. Wi-Fi is fast and efficient. There are opening windows on all four sides the apartment for cooling – a necessity in the summer – with a floor mounted aircon in the bedroom for additional cooling. Even though the weather during our week-long stay was very hot, we found the loft temperature very manageable.
Being positioned a short drive from Cambridge town, the velodrome and the rowing centre on Lake Karapiro, the apartment’s location was perfect for us. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on this working farm in a lovely part of the Waikato. Thanks, Lyn and Andrew for helping make our short stay in South Oak Lodge so very enjoyable.