Baerbel and Thomas were lovely hosts always smiling and happy to help out in any way we needed. The two nights we spent with them were the best of our entire two week trip around the South Island. The room was huge and comfortable and such a nice change from the dorms in the hostels we had been staying in. Simple things like having a couch in the room and leaving us a sweet on our pillow added to the stay. The location was great and we walked to the beach both afternoons and spent 4-5hrs relaxing on the beach. The vaulting class and swimming with the horses was beyond words! The whole experience was great and it sounds like the facilities will just continue to improve. We LOVED our stay and will sure to be back again soon.