We were two families (of four and five), who booked upstairs and downstairs, Piwakawaka and Kowhai for a few days up the mountain.
Both places had heaters in every room and electric blankets on every bed as well as heatpumps which warmed the place well. The internal stairs made it easy to go up and down but could easily be locked off from one another if need be.
The kids loved playing around the big section, and there was an awesome river walk from directly behind the house.
Both places had lots of towels, blankets, and everything you need in the cupboards, including lots of condiments, coffee etc and even a pod coffee machine upstairs!
Big TVs including Netflix upstairs, and a large garage to dry out any equipment.
The hosts went above and beyond to make this a comfortable place to stay! Thanks!