The Barn is quite a wonderful and cozy place. We had three adults and four pre-teen kids for a rainy three day stay and we were perfectly comfortable. The kitchen is well supplied with dishes and utensils, which is great because we like to cook. The wood stove efficiently heats the entire place. The furniture is comfortable and the whole place invites one to kick back and relax.
The farm is fun to walk around and explore. It is located close enough to Tongariro National Park that it was an easy drive to Whakapapa and to various hiking opportunities. The farm is also located at the site of the Spiral Railroad, which we found to be a fun and interesting thing to explore.