Upon our arrival and following a long drive, Chris and Ika's farm and stone cottage appeared before us like a beaming smile surrounded by beautiful countryside with the striking mountains as a distant backdrop. Stepping out of the car we immediately felt at home as we were greeted warmly by Chris and his lovely dog Bob. Our six-night stay was absolutely relaxing in every way and we took advantage of our time there by letting go and soaking up the peace and tranquility of their farm. The cottage is equipped with everything one needs for self-catering (even an oven!) and the amenities are all first-rate and modern. We thoroughly enjoyed our talks with Chris and Ika and learned much about the region, country, and beyond. My partner and I have traveled throughout New Zealand for two and a half months now staying with many different Airbnb hosts. The magical fairy-tale setting of this bucolic and enchanting farmstay combined with the charming and delightful hosts made this experience absolutely perfect in every way. We most definitely could have stayed there for a month or two -- or more.

Thank you so much for your extraordinary hospitality and friendship! This was a wonderfully memorable stay.