I started communicating with Rob and Marie about 2 months before our family's arrival on their farm house. They were quick, cheery and helpful right from the start. Directions to the farmhouse are a little twisted if one wants to get there without their help, but once you read through the clear instructions they send you before getting there its a cake walk. When we got in the fire was lit, house was cosy, a basket full of yummy seasonal fruits greeted us, Rob went the extra mile to bake us a loaf of bread and apple and cinnamon muffins (which were to die for). The property is just as described in the listing, so no surprises there. One must understand that it's a modern property set in the heart of the farmlands that Rob and Marie painstakingly take care of. So if you are looking to be admist one of the farm spaces that you see while driving thru NZ, LochSloy farm is the place to be. Spend time listening to Marie as she fills you in with interesting information or ask Rob what inspired him to write a book? Despite their age, Rob and Marie are jolly and curious making them the perfect hosts. I look forward to meeting you guys in the near future.