Rural life

Location: 213 Honikiwi Road, Otorohanga, nz

Star Rating: 9.3 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Non-smoking throughout
• Outdoor furniture
• Shallow end
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Swimming nearby
• Charcoal grill

Rooms Available

• One-Bedroom Apartment

  This apartment features a private pool and a hot tub. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer. The apartment's kitchenette, which has a stovetop and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. This apartment offers heating, a flat-screen TV and garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Private pool
  • Stovetop
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

Guest Reviews

• Karen (10/5): Our stay at Rural Life was absolutely perfect. - The property was beautiful and well-equipped. It was peacefully quiet and the views were stunning. When we arrived for our 4-night stay, we noticed the fridge contained 3 new liters of milk, fresh butter, and homemade jam. There was also an assortment of cereals and loaf of bread. We would definitely stay again. There was nothing we didn’t like.
• Dusan (10/5): - Prekrásne prostredie, milí vlastníci, kľud, pokoj, bonusom bohaté raňajky.
• Reg (10/5): -
• Andrew (10/5): A wonderful rural retreat - A short overnight stay in this really lovely accommodation in a beautiful rural setting. We're sorry that we didn't have longer to stay and enjoy it more.
• phillips (9/5): -
• Henry (8/5): -
• Diana (10/5): Quiet country stay. - This was a fantastic little apartment attached to the owners home. We enjoyed the sourdough bread available for breakfast with an assortment of cereals. The owners were very kind and gave us privacy to wander around the section or use the spa or pool. It was a lovely location, great for star gazing being out in the country but still reasonably close to town if one wants to dine out or go shopping. The shower had fantastic water pressure. We really enjoyed staying here for Xmas eve. Nothing to not like. My GPS wasn't the best but the directions the owner sent me was very clear.
• Marc (8/5): -
• Charles (10/5): -
• S. (10/5): -
• bruno (9/5): - L’espace, la propreté, le calme Rien
• Brigitte (10/5): -
• Janet (9/5): - The location was lovely and quiet, surrounded by beautiful scenery. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was great.
• Michael (10/5): -
• jacques (9/5): Une halte à la campagne reposante et confortable - Une vue magnifique, un logement calme et proche des points d’intérêt de la région. Un lit confortable Quelques équipements supplémentaires de cuisson seraient bienvenus.
• Sally (10/5): This separate apartment up in the hills on 20 acres was so quiet and private. Meeting the healthy host family was nicer - The apartment was quiet and comfortable and was 20 min from Waitomo Caves. My car battery died and Clint was on it immediately. He jumped the battery and I was on my way. So lucky to have been at this property where I could be helped. The weather was rainy or I would have used the nice hot tub or walked the gorgeous property more. The birds were singing a lot at dawn. Awesome!! Nothing.
• Catherine (10/5): Peacefully located, comfortable apartment with use of pool within east reach of Waitamo Caves. - Quiet location yet close to Otorahangi and Waitamo Caves. Friendly owners and black lab and I enjoyed a swim in the pool. Well equipped and comfortable apartment with breakfast provided.
• Franciska (10/5): -
• Matthias (10/5): -
• Trine (7/5): Meget flotte omgivelser. Fint værelse med eget bad og toilet samt tekøkken. Omgivelserne deles dog. - Meget smukke omgivelser. Venlige værter. Rent og pænt værelse, badeværelse og tekøkken. Forholdsvis billig leje. Tæt på Kiwi house og Waitomo Cave worms attraktionerne. Værtsfamilien bor i samme hus, som værelset man lejer. Dvs der ikke er tale om en “lejlighed”, (man har dog egen indgang til værelse, bad og tekøkken som man har privat), men man bor meget tæt med værtsfamilien. Og vi følte derfor, vi var “på besøg” hos nogen. Så man skal bare lige gøre sig det bevidst, at man ikke har området / faciliteterne privat, men “deler” med værtsfamilien (som dog var meget venlige).
• Amit (10/5): Excellent stay - Everything!!The host is super friendly and the location is top notch. NA
• Cheok Wei (10/5): -
• Ravi (10/5): - Lovely location, really nice apartment space, the family was great, loved the dog (Hunter) and the other animals Not necessarily a private apartment, i.e. family right next door - but no issues if that's what you are expecting
• Jack (10/5): The unit was very comfortable. The view was remarkable and very relaxing. Our hostess was very friendly and welcoming. -
• Simon (9/5): Ländlich gelegen. Tolles Preis/Leistungsverhältnis. - Sehr schön, etwas erhöht, sonnig gelegen. Sehr ruhig. Grosser Wohnbereich, grosser Esstisch, gross genug um auch Karten zu spielen. Schöner Pool zur Mitbenutzung, etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber tolle Aussicht. Alles war da für einfaches kontinentales Frühstück. Freundliche Gastgeber.
• Brendan (8/5): Lovely hots and a quiet rural location. - Lovely, quiet location and warm hosts. Driveway!
• RetoBo60 (9/5): Unterkunft auf dem Lande - Sehr schöne Lage auf dem Land. Freundlicher Empfang durch Carla. Es hat Tiere um den Hof und die Aussicht ist sehr schön. Es war alles vorhanden, was wir brauchten. -
• Jörgen (9/5): -
• Sarah (7/5): Was a pleasant stay with a lovely family and near enough to local township and caves. - Very accommodating as we turned up an hour earlier as unexpected. was a nice welcome and lovely views, bathroom nice and left us some nice breakfast condoments. The sofa bed was quite firm for my girl and she ended up sleeping with me and the husband slept on sofa bed.
• Francis (10/5): Private rural property with amazing hosts - Loved how private it was. Great location and nice friendly hosts. Will definitely rebook next year
• Pip (8/5): - Beautiful country setting, with the added bonus of the many animals around.
• Stephanie (8/5): - Perfect spot for a nice relax!
• Kelsey (9/5): Lovely experience - would stay again! - Amazing host! I booked at the last minute and Carla was incredibly accommodating and had everything ready for me within 30 minutes. She was very friendly and helpful in making my stay enjoyable. Hunter, the family’s black lab, is the biggest love bug and will soak up any attention and belly rubs you’re willing to give him. The hot tub was ready to go on the deck with an incredible view of hundreds of stars and the Milky Way above. Fantastic experience!! The bedroom is comfortable with a good heater, but the kitchenette and especially bathroom were very cold! (Although I did visit in winter, to be fair.)
• Tashiro (10/5): -
• Andrew (9/5): Very relaxed. - Serenity. Welcome Lab. Donkeys. Friendly host. Ammenities. Booking.Com had not updated information.
• Anupam (8/5): Very good - We like the view and also the location of the house. Carla was still there waiting when we arrived around 6:30 pm on a weekday. So getting into the house was smooth. Everything was there inside well organized so we didn't have to ask anything. The view and the location is perfect if you want to come out of city life to couple of days. Hunter - the dog is really friendly and will keep you entertained if you are there. Just the weather to be honest and we don't have any control over that. It did rain like anything those couple of days and we missed feeding the donkeys some carrots. Having said that we did walk around the house in the rain to see the rabbit , pony and the donkey with Hunter guiding us.
• Courtney (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mike (10/5): Exceptional - The cleanliness of the place is very like a five star hotel, room was cozy and bed was comfortable! I wish to have more time to stay longer
• Sue (9/5): Superb - Didn't have it but all was available
• Terry (10/5): A wonderful stay and highly recommend. - A wonderful spot and very nice host. It was very clean and well appointed, with a wonderful shower with amazing pressure and temperature. Bed was comfortable and we loved the soft sheets, just like at home. The Wifi was perfect and kitchen was well supplied. If you’re looking for a quiet place and wonderful country view, this is the place to be. We really enjoyed it and stayed two nights, and highly recommend it.
• Christopher (10/5): Amazing Place - We loved this place. The hosts are lovely and the place was everything we hoped for and needed. The studio is clean, well equipped and comfortable. We arrived quite late (around 19:00) but still had access to the spa pool which was lovely. We’d have understood if it was too late as there are kids in the house but it was fine. Watched the moon and stars for nearly an hour. In the morning we made use of the breakfast provided, had a nice chat and were given some carrots to feed the two donkeys and the horse. My partner absolutely loved this. Hunter is a sweet black lab who may be there to welcome you if you’re lucky. He likes snuggles and carrots too, if he gots hold of one. We cannot recommend this place high enough. It’s perfect.
• Rick (10/5): A wonderful country stay, very quiet, with stunning rural views. The host Carla, is delightful - An excellent continental breakfast with a good selection of cereals, fresh bread, tea, coffee, Milo, and milk. The bed, linen and towels were of excellent quality. A very comfortable stay. There was nothing to dislike about this property
• Chun (9/5): pleasant stay - good a little bit over priced
• Mikhail (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful location, cute animals, friendly owners
• Susan (8/5): Very good -
• Gillian (9/5): Superb - Lovely place, very quiet, great choice of breakfast cereals and hostess was super friendly
• Nicola (9/5): Superb - Great location not far from Otorohanga. Good parking and amazing views of the countryside. Well equipped kitchen with choice of cereals. Comfortable beds and tidy and clean. Beautiful decor.
• Ian (10/5): Exceptional -
• Andrea (10/5): A little peace of heaven. - An excellent place to sit and enjoy the rural views or to explore activities in the local area. A few minutes in the car and you are in the little town with a really wide choice of cuisine. We ate at Hot Roast and the Thai restaurant, both meals were absolutely delicious. Carla and Clint are fabulous hosts and gave us a warm welcome. The breakfast items were very welcome. We would definitely stay here again.
• Todd (10/5): Exceptional - Everything Bathroom lighting could be better
• Debbie (10/5): Exceptional - The property was beautiful, it had everything you could need and was very clean. The welcome we received was exceptional and we really loved being able to pat and feed the donkeys and horse and loved Hunter the dog.
• Astrid (10/5): It was fantastic - Place, family and the facilities Nothing wrong with it
• Majid (10/5): Exceptional - Just excellent in every manner Nothing
• Nichola (8/5): Very good - The country setting and vibe really appeals to our family. Was great to swim on a warm day and our hosts were welcoming & friendly. There wasn't anything we didn't like.
• Wood (7/5): Fine for a short 1-2 day stay. - Breakfast OK location OK Lack of a wardrobe for hanging clothes, Bed room layout was not ideal.
• Chris (10/5): An ideal and relaxing couples stay…very homely!! - A comfortable stay in a great location for Waitomo Caves and only a 5 minute drive to town for shops and restaurants. Perfect size for a couple and the continental breakfast was a great start to the day. Very quiet with awesome views and far stay atmosphere. Would come again.
• Glenys (8/5): Very good - Lovely breakfast friendly host and beautiful, tranquil location.
• Tim (9/5): Superb -
• Tanmyen (10/5): Exceptional - Peaceful and picturesque surroundings, pets to interact with, great breakfast, and cosy accommodation! Nil.
• Josephine (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lee (9/5): Great stay, great hosts! -
• Arato (10/5): Extraordinary!!! - Everything was extraordinary…especially the location and the hospitality!!! Nothing

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