This place is fantastic!!! If you want to stay someplace other than an overpriced hotel in Franz Josef -- look no further. This hideaway is just minutes from the town but is so secluded you can literally sleep with all the windows open and wake up to the sunrise over the valley.
It has all the amenities one needs, space (3 bedrooms), wash and full kitchen and even comes equipped with an easy to use TV with some DVDs for entertainment if the views aren't sufficient. The only drawback is no wifi, which is clearly communicated beforehand, but it forces you to unplug and relax. The town, Wataroa, is nothing spectacular and closes early, but as mentioned before and recommended by our hosts, if you're looking for restaurants and shops, Franz Joesph is just up the road. Really this place is the perfect little get away.