We had some issues checking in as the mobile number on the listing had changed, but hadn't been updated. The Hut location is about 10-15mins drive from Collingwood on a Main Rd. It was quite tricky to find, as is you had to look for The Innlet sign (which you'll see as you get around a corner) and then immediately turn into the drive after it. The Blue number was quite tricky to see and there was no obvious signage.
The Hut looks as though it did in the pictures.There were no instructions or booklet left about the property as most other Air BnB's have this. My partner hadn't used a compost toilet before, so even though it's fairly straight forward, it would've been helpful to know what to do. We were also unsure if the water was drinkable or not as it was quite isolated. There were also chicken's that turned up and tried to get inside - while they're super cute it would've been good to know so they wouldn't enter the hut.
The location was mostly quiet, you could hear the birds, stream, nature - but given it was off a main road, you can expect to still hear traffic from the road.
With a few touches this could be a nice place. Given we stayed in summer, it was really hot, a fan would've been nice or putting a fly screen on the other window/door so we could have had them open at night and not get bitten by mosquitos. There were citronella candles - but no way of lighting them except for the gas stove (which was relatively new). Despite the raving reviews about the shower, the flow wasn't that great and for taller people it was too low (over 5'9" you'll need to bend down to shower). Minor thing, but it would've been nice to have had wine glasses.
Overall, it's reasonable accommodation, but we were disappointed the raving reviews and it felt overpriced based for what you're getting. We understand this may've been related to time of year and location in Golden Bay, but we've stayed in Eco Huts which have had more care and attention to detail for a lot less.