We stayed here for one night. The view was absolutely fabulous down to the ocean in the distance. We have assessed this as average, based on it being a backpacker accommodation. The shortcomings for us were that it could use a little more love and attention. There was a dirty mop leaned up against the entry door. The hedge had... More

We arrived in the early evening, and were worried as things looked dark. Lucky for us, nobody was around and they just had us phone in to book for the night. They told us to make ourselves at home and that's exactly what we did. It was a cozy farmhouse. We had the place all to ourselves for the evening.... More

We had no complaints about the room we stayed in or the level of cleanliness. We stayed in the ensuite in the bottom house. However, we did have concerns. We never saw the owners only talking to them once one the telephone when we arrived. The house is not locked and people can and do wander in to look around... More

Lovely location overlooking a farm and the ocean. We were in the bottom house by ourselves. It would have been tough to share with backpackers as it would have been crowded and noisy, but we were alone. The hosts are very easy-going, as they were not even there when we arrived, but they told us to go ahead and make... More

We booked the entire Bottom House and were very pleased that we did, because if there was someone in each bed the living area would be a bit squashed - although people could sit at the 'table' in the kitchen. The house is clean and the shower in the ensuite has lovely strong pressure which was a pleasant surprise. There... More

This was recommended both by the Lonely Planet guide and the i-Site in Owaka. It's a bit of everything - a backpackers, a guest house, a luxury retreat... On arriving, a board told us to make ourselves at home so you have the run of the place before the staff arrives! There are 2 houses to choose from - the... More