Mahaanui Cottage Farmstay

Idyllic remote beautiful area . A great place to wind down. We will be going back.

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Last minute booking but was able to talk to owner, who was super helpful. House was beautiful and so very well thought out. The beds were all noted as being extremely comfortable. Spectacular location.

Nothing. We loved our stay. The council need to do better at sorting the roads to this beautiful location.

Sobrepasò nuestras expectativas Los anfitriones nos invitaron a una barabacoa kiwi en su casa

Such a nice stay with great hosts. Thank you for showing the kids about your work and shearing the sheeps. The house is large and comfortable and kids enjoyed the legos

Weather can dictate the river related activities

Scenery and reality on a farm had all you need

Home was lovely warm cosy

Beautiful location, amazing communication with the hosts. It is very far from the city and you will want a vehicle that is suited for driving on rough terrain. We loved the experience for unplugging and unwinding!

When we booked a stay in this remote part of New Zealand, we didn't quite know what to expect. Had we known what a highlight Mahaanui Farm Stay would be, we would've stayed longer! Sally and Simon are perhaps the kindest hosts we've ever encountered! Not only was the house clean, cozy, and warmed by a fire already roaring in the hearth, but there was a personalized note for our family on the table and treats waiting for us in the fridge. Simon came by to check on us within 20 minutes of our arrival and oriented us around the farm. The property itself is stunning, and we appreciated them giving us permission to stroll the grounds, feed the pigs (which our girls LOVED!) and gather firewood. The farmhouse is an old family place clearly filled with so much love. It is fully-equipped, with electric blankets on every bed (very nice during the winter months.) Water stayed nice and hot and we really appreciated having a washer/dryer. But the cherry on top of a lovely stay was doubtlessly Simon's farm tour. Months later, our girls still won't stop talking about our morning with him. We'd return in a heartbeat!

Just an FYI for visitors: as of July, the bridge that easily connects the property to the main road was still destroyed by last year's cyclone. Sally informed us of this well in advance and we had great instructions for a detour, but in rainy conditions, it's probably best to come in a capable 4WD vehicle in case of mud. Several passersby stopped us on the way and suggested we might not make it in our car. Hopefully the town fixes the bridge soon, because then the property is a short 5 minutes off the main road.

Very well equipped with everything you need and more for a holiday. Enjoyed it so much thanks!!

Amazing stay, hosts, cottage and location. Loved everything about the stay it exceeded all our expectations.

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