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Quietness, surrounded by animals and native birds, the privacy, so close to the city, loved it here:)

Stayed in March 2025

Breakfast not applicable. Location out of town really suited, beautifully quiet. The hostess had thought of every little detail and was a very helpful and obliging

Stayed in February 2025

No cooktop (microwave and BBQ for cooking),

Private, serene and comfortable

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

It was clean, comfortable, children were happy that we could feed the goats, chickens etc. We had a wonderful stay.

Stayed in February 2025

Poor cell phone reception.

Lovely, quiet rural setting within easy driving distance of Dunedin. Accommodation is one only stand alone cottage within 40 metres of host’s house but screened by attractive garden. Cottage very well equipped and comfortable.

Stayed in January 2025

The turn into the property can be challenging. However, Ngaire gives very clear instructions to stay safe. Best to arrive in day light as the turn into the property is not very obvious. But once you have mastered this, the second time is not so difficult

Ngaire was very communicative from the get go. This gave me confidence as it is a private homestay. The cottage is located just at the edge of town but a short drive gets you to most places in Dunedin. The cottage is just behind the owners' home with parking for one car. It is extremely clean(no stains inside the kettle or residual crumbs in the toaster). Bed mattresses are nice and firm and bedlinens are extremely comfortable. The kitchenette is suitable for light cooking with a microwave to heat up food and special containers where you can make omelettes or sunny side up eggs(my first time doing this in a microwave !). There is no stove top (this keeps the inside of the cottage fresh) but heavy cooking can be done on the bbq outside. The rest of the kitchenette is well kitted out and if you take the breakfast package, you can avail of the freshly laid eggs from their free roaming chickens. Throughout the cottage you can see the care that Ngaire has put into it. Air purifier to keep the rooms fresh and odour free. Warmers for cold days- although we were here in summer, the nights were chilly but the cottage remained warm and cosy. A comprehensive welcome manual including onsite information and instructions, recommended dining options and things to do around Dunedin can be found in the room. They even offer a tour of the farm by their 2 sons! Unfortunately, our stay was too brief to avail of this! Ngaire is welcoming and left us a small treat when we declined the simple daily servicing. We can feel the care and love she has poured into this little slice of heaven. Best of all was to wake up to the soft mists of the highlands with goats, chooks and deer all around. Barely any city sounds, just nature at its best. If you want to experience something different and enjoy the great hospitality of this family, hesistate no more and book a stay here! I will stop here and leave the other enjoyable bits for you to discover...

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

A quiet location but easy drive from the town, was very comfortable. Bed was very comfortable, place was very clean and great hospitality. Would definitely stay again

Stayed in November 2024

The Dunedin weather during our stay, but that's beyond the host's control....😅

Very clean, a quiet location, and yet still close to the city. Welcoming hosts who provided some very thoughtful extras beyond what we have experienced elsewhere.

Stayed in October 2024

There was nothing not to like.

It felt like a home away from home. Everything had been thought of. It was so tranquil, and my kids adored feeding the animals.

Stayed in October 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at your cottage. Beautiful rural view of trees and paddocks. The beds are comfortable and warm. The cottage is warm and had good heating. It is so clean. The room servicing is good. It's quiet. The kids enjoyed looking at the animals and the baby was happy with all the different toys in the toy box. It honestly exceeded our expectations and we'll be sure to book here for our next trip to Dunedin 🙂

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing at all. Everything was wonderful!

Lovely and quiet, VERY comfy beds, close to Dunedin but still a rural setting. The hosts have thought of everything you may need, a wee gem.

Stayed in September 2024

Very good location. Clean and comfortable. Hosts are always willing to assist with requests.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Great place, comfortable and clean. Hosts great.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing - everything was fantastic!

Wow what an amazing place this is! We absolutely loved our stay, and Ngaire and her family were so friendly and accommodating. Our kids loved it, we all loved the animals and can’t wait to come back !

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing.

Beautiful location, close to Dunedin but a totally rural location. The animals were a bonus attraction! Very comfortable beds, excellent breakfast supplies, well appointed kitchen.

Stayed in April 2024

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Nice and quite, great greeting, made us most welcome. loved the stag and billy goat

Stayed in April 2024

A hot plate for basic cooking would have been great as well as a rack to dry dishes or a dishwasher. Otherwise everything was perfect.

Perfect stay at a clean place, excellent location. Lovely farm cottage setting very close to central Dunedin. We loved the farm tour with Leo who was very attentive!

Stayed in March 2024

Great to be out of the city but still close. Very easy to get everywhere we wanted to.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing, everything was great

Beautiful and welcoming cottage. Clean and tidy with so many thoutful little things provided for our use. My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Stayed in March 2024

Quiet location, but still close to the city

Stayed in February 2024

Not applicable

We loved being so close to Dunedin but being on a lovely farm.

Stayed in February 2024

The only sounds were the wind in the trees and the birds. So quite, peaceful and private just 10 minutes drive from central Dunedin.

Stayed in January 2024

It was out of town but not to far. Kids loved the Animals and getting to feed them. Very welcoming.

Stayed in January 2024

The beatiful location and surroundings with extremely friendly and helpful hosts! We were amazed with our daily little surprise each day when we returned home :) Thank you Ngaire!

Stayed in December 2023