From Peg Runnels: Our stay in the beautiful rural home delighted us. The grounds and view of mountains, blooming flowers, grape arbor, rolling golf green lawn, cherry trees, and Arizona Ash tree seemed like a botanical garden. The interior of the home has good energy, made me feel happy with tasteful decorating of mostly neutral colors and a few art pieces. But the best part of the house is the picture windows that frame magnificent views. When we arrived, the mountains out front were jagged purple peaks. Next morning they were dusted with snow. I slept in the downstairs twin room, and a pink rose growing outside my window greeted me each day. This place felt like home, and all three of us were reluctant to leave. Our host, Matt, whom we did not meet personally, made every effort to welcome us from afar and through Rachel, the caretaker of the property, provided everything we needed, including a well organized kitchen.
PS The lawn is perfect for rolling down.
From Nathalie Sorrell: Matt worked with me over email for several months as I planned this three week New Zealand trip for my husband Jim, best friend Peg, and I. His kindness and patience and even willingness to rearrange our dates in order to help us manage a trip to Milford Sounds was beyond simple courtesy. I highly recommend this place for every reason Peg listed above, as well as Matt's caretaker Rachel's well filled guidebook and sweet natured intervention when we needed her input. Beyond all that - not only was the home extremely comfortable and spacious and beautiful -- but it was the perfect distance from neighbors and Queenstown, about 15 minutes drive from Queenstown and 10 from Arrowtown. Absolutely perfect location for anyone road-tripping New Zealand to take time off to recharge human and high tech batteries! Every sofa and chair was comfortable. The beds were also.
PS I loved doing laundry, and hanging out my clothes on a clothes line. It was surreal to see them dancing among exquisitely groomed lawn and flowers and hills- mountain breezes scenting my well worn travel clothing. Truly a trip to remember and among MANY really good places we stayed and excellent hosts - it has been my favorite overall.