i expected to be wow-ed by this place from the photos, but frankly, it blew me away. we entered an inconspicuous driveway and were immediately greeted by three of the most friendly dogs i have ever met! They brought with them such a positive energy that was in stark contrast to the cloudy and rainy weather we were faced when we first entered fairlie. The space was big, bright, and really well maintained, right out of the pages of a designer home magazine. Heaters worked very well. Bed was uber comfy. We used the appliances to make the heartiest of breakfast the next morning, with the window opened facing the Alpaccas and the dogs running around in the yard. The free eggs were a pleasant surprise. Only stayed one night and had activities packed to the brim, but we did set aside some time after check out to roam the amazing farm. What I would give to spend another day or five in this beautiful home! Thanks David for opening your place to us, this was really one of the unexpected highlights of our South Island trip.