Run, don’t walk to stay at this place! Wow what a spot. First of all the communications were excellent and the photos really don’t do justice to how amazing the place is.
It is located in a beautiful rural area far from the hustle and bustle of Wanaka which is a great thing if you want to experience the way New Zealand must have been 100 years ago. The place itself is a few hundred meters down a gravel road and is super convenient as it is on the main route between the West Coast. It’s a beautiful Mountain View all the way to the the lodge itself. It’s beautiful and rustic and it was so nice to see Pete right at the driveway ready to say hello along with “Man’s best friend” :-)
The unit itself is incredible. We got the end one which was brand new and so amazing. Janine is an architect and it shows. The bedroom is lovely and the main room has an astounding view. The deck is awesome and the kitchen wonderful. The little touches like the barn doors are terrific.
If that weren’t enough all the other little things really made the trip. There’s a wood burning stove that heats the main room. Pete was great he lit it up and it was a cozy evening. Outside the deck is full equipped with comfy chairs and a grill as well. Not to mention the bleats of sheep in the distance while the mountains beckoned.
The kitchen is incredibly fully stocked. And for a nominal charge Pete made us a wonderful meal of Bolognese sauce and pasta that was incredible. The ciabatta bread was wonderful. And they were thoughtful enough about our diary allergies to make a frozen banana concoction which was wonderful.
All this was brought to our room so we could enjoy it outside and then later there is a perfect table setup for you to enjoy the views. There is even a Bose bluetooth speaker (perfect for playing a little Lord of the Rings and imagining that hobbits are right out there tending the Shire... it is that pastoral).
Finally, the bed is incredible large and comfortable with electric heat all ready to go for a cozy night. But don’t go to bed without bundling up and watching the stars. They literally glitter in the clear dark night sky.
Pete was also great about recommending things to do and we enjoyed a terrific hike to the Blue Pools and then a solitary walk seeing the Hush canaries in the Woods. The many suspension bridges are a great touch and the views amazing.
In sum, thanks for such a magical stay!!!