We arrived to the beautiful luxury apartment to a lemon cake and a local bottle of wine on the table waiting for us, and from there, the experience only got better. Anna and Brian not only provided us with amazing accommodation and amenities, but they took a personal interest in making sure that we had the best vacation possible (amazing local food/drink recommendations). From swimming in their pool to borrowing their snorkels and kayaks, they went out of their way to make sure that we enjoyed every minute of the stay. (And they graciously let us steal their beautiful dog Stella for all three days). And that covers only the hosts: in terms of the apartment, the interior decoration, kitchen, and amenities, Te Muri Ridge allowed us to enjoy complete luxury for our stay. Highly recommend The Barn to anyone traveling to New Zealand, and we can't wait to come back again someday!