We chose this hut as an alternative to Rod Donald Hut when doing the walkway (Te Ara Pataka or Crater Rim Walkway). Ben and Rachel were clear and prompt with communication. The setting is a "get away from it all" spot on the original site of a farm cottage. The shower was very welcome, and it made a nice contrast to our night at the Packhorse hut to have china, and a fully kitted kitchen. We went by road from Western Valley Road, and were met by Ben. There's a track up to the hut from the road (make sure you're up for walking up and downhill), and he kindly took all our hiking gear plus a few extra supplies we'd laid in for dinner up to the hut by his 4 wheel drive. We also got our gear ferried down to our cars the next day. Comfy beds and slept well :) Next time, we'll walk down from the track and back up to it! Thanks Ben and Rachel!