10/10 Excellent
Amy
Travelled with partner
24 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DRIVE SLOWLY onto the property. The owner's off leash dog, Jack, will likely be waiting to greet you, but he seems elderly and to move slowly, so be very careful as you drive in!
We stayed in Room 6, which is the family studio with 2 double beds. It was in my opinion the best option on the propety and felt the most private.
This was a really good stay and I highly recommend it for Waitamo.
PROS:
-Beautiful view and property
-Jack the Dog greets and escorts you to your room
-The shower has great heat and water pressure and the shampoo and soap options are top notch
-Property is generally quiet (see below)
-Very close to Waitamo Caves so perfect place to stay
CONS
-The plumbing is on the loud side and the door to the bathroom creaks.
Notes:
--The coffee with continental breakfast was instant coffee. I don't drink coffee, but my husband does. He said it was really good for instant coffee, but that I should mention it in my review for people who are particular about the coffee to plan ahead.
--Continental breakfast was yogurt, granola bars, bread that you could add butter, peanut butter, jam, honey, and I think some other options to, and cereal.
--It's self check in with the owner nearby if you have questions, but it was pretty straightforward so it didn't matter that he wasn't there.