This is the best house we have stayed in during our seven trips to New Zealand from the states. It was built by the owner, an experienced home builder, and great care was taken with the both the design and finish details. Great attention was paid to the fine finish work. The rooms are generous in size and pleasing to be in. The kitchen is really luxurious, and meticulously organized. The bathrooms are wonderful, with large showers, excellent water pressure, and plenty of hot water. The master bedroom bed is most comfortable. (We didn’t try the others) The wi-fi was excellent throughout the house and large deck, where we had our lunches and dinners.
As if this house was not enough, the owners, Paul and Mary, are just naturally friendly, competent, open people, and both made sure to make us feel completely welcome. When we had a question or some need, they would be there, but otherwise, they were invisible. Mary is someone who enjoys baking, and provided us with all sorts of home made goodies; cookies, truffles, jams, cereal, bread, and their own small chicken flocks’ fresh eggs plus milk, coffee, wine, and lovely fresh flowers! They are both competent, open and genuinely friendly, and clearly wanted us to have an enjoyable stay. They take their responsibility of being hosts seriously, and with enjoyment.
The setting is lovely, peaceful and quiet.
Consider yourselves fortunate if you are able to make a reservation there.