We've stayed in a lot of places during our tour of New Zealand, but this one stands out. The hosts, Julie and Tony, were wonderful hosts and are down-to-earth nice people. The cottage was packed with lots of great surprises, including fresh eggs, yogurt, jam, butter, tea, coffee, pancake mix, and more. Also, it was stocked with games and DVDs, which we never got around to using. Instead, we enjoyed sitting outside at night looking up at a star-filled sky and listening to the cows settle in for the evening. Julie's personal touches (e.g., picking fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and plums for us during our tour of her and Tony's farm) and her willingness to show us all around the farm made our stay special. Finding out about New Zealand farm life and seeing sheep, cows, llamas, and a friendly pig was especially enjoyable. We even got to feed them. The cottage had a very functional kitchen, comfy beds, and adequate bathroom and shower. Overall, we had a wonderful and quiet night at Julie's and Tony's place.