We had a wonderful night in Judith's brand new handcrafted chalets in the shadow of Franz Josef Glacier. Everything that is good about Airbnb all rolled into one!
Firstly, the hosts were excellent. We arrived a tad late, but they greeted us warmly with bo, their gorgeous dog and gave us the tour. Although we only stayed one night, we got to know our hosts the next morning, who had plenty of advice about local attractions and restaurants. Their chalets have been hand built and designed by Judith's husband and they hope to open the remaining chalets in the coming weeks.
There were 4 of us staying in one chalet, with one double bed and two singles, which were all brand new and comfortable. All the facilities that were present were new, including the nicest shower I've had in NZ!
The location was also perfect, situated about 10 minutes from the Franz Josef village. The scenery was obviously beautiful, with mountainous backdrops and farm land all around, with interesting walking tracks.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this Airbnb to anyone. The four of us had a great time and we're delighted to meet such lovely hosts.
Best of luck with your new chalets!
Rory, Clare, Tim and Ben