The Ferns Hideway lived up to its promises. We arrived after a long drive mid-winter from Te Anau to a cosy retreat. The house was quickly warmed using the heat pump and potbelly stove. A hot bath while enjoying the feeling that one is tucked away in the rainforest is recommended. The kitchen is well laid out and easy to use and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. We appreciated being able to put both cars in the garage to avoid having to scrape frost in the morning. The house was clean and presented with care. To top off our stay, one of our party brushed up on their barista skills and made morning coffees with the Expresso machine. Our only regret is that we stayed for just one night.