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Review score

Based on 30 apartment reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Enjoyed.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Is warm house, host given me a lot woods/ pine corn for burning. Bedsheet is clean and comfortable for sleeping. Natural Environment . I will come back next time. Thank you Gary for explaining all the instructions.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gary sent lots of instructions on how to get there, what to expect and was great at communicating. The cabin got lovely and warm once the fire was on, bed was comfy and shower was hot!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    I'd definitely do it again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was nice to just relax and be cosy by the fire. The fire warmed the place up extremely well. Great bird life and seeing the train go past on occasion added to the experience. Me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would do it again. Another thing I must mention is that I brought my dog with me. Finding good pet friendly accommodation isn't too easy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful affordable and cosy place to stay while exploring Arthurs pass and the area!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Traffic can be noisy, but its awesome location and closeness to arthurs pass and the general walking tracks and other mountain activities help offset this. (Recommend light sleepers wear earplugs)

    Awesome options of keeping warm, plenty of blankets, sleeping bags and a fireplace with plenty of firewood and pinecones. It was clean and there was also plenty of ways to cook dinner, microwave, oven, and airfryer and toaster! Instructions on getting there and what to expect were very detailed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Peaceful stay in a cabin surrounded by nature
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a peaceful stay in this cozy cabin surrounded by nature, river sounds, morning birds chirping and amazing night sky. The highlight was the fireplace with wood provided which was so relaxing. Very clear instructions so it was easy to find it even when it was dark. Gary is super friendly, proactive and made sure we understood how to get there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    Great host, well equipped (but basic) cabin, lovely new fireplace. Not a luxury stay, but exactly as described, and a great place to get away from modern life for a while (but it does have WiFi, a microwave , a hot shower and modern conveniences!)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the small fire place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Very pleasant!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Very cosy and lovely setting

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    Amazing warm little accommodation with super comfy beds and great little kitchen unit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything. Great warm accommodation with a fireplace which was fantastic. Great little kitchen. Family had a wonderful time.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    An all-around great deal for the area and a great home-base while exploring Otira and Arthur’s pass!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A great stay in a great location! We were thankful to have our own cabin to stay in the Otira/Arthur’s Pass area. Gary and Dawn were very helpful and took extra time to ensure that we were aware of what to expect from the cabin, what to make sure to bring, and that we were able to check in without issue. They were proactive and made extra effort to ensure a comfortable stay. They were also very quick to respond to any inquiries ahead of and throughout our stay. Check in and check out were super easy, and Gary and Dawn provided clear instructions and followed up so there was no doubt about getting in and out without issue. On chilly evenings, it felt like a luxury to be able to light a fire in the fireplace. There is also a heater if you need it, but the cabin is well-insulated enough that the cosy hut stayed warm enough through the night long after the fire went out. The kitchen is equipped with the appliances and accessories for preparing meals in the cabin. The cabin is spacious, has a full bathroom inside, and towels and linens are included. We were also surprised at how strong and fast the wifi connection is. Located in the beautiful mountain area, you can view the mountains from the cabin and on a clear night, the stars pop in the sky because it is far from light pollution. An all-around great deal for the area and a great home-base while exploring Otira and Arthur’s pass!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    For a 'basic' accommodation, it had more than most places we stayed at. We were very satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a wood stove with free wood. Very comfy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Cozy get-away highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The occasional train.

    Large and well-kept section around the hut. Great space for the dog to run around, well fenced. Also very private and tranquil space bar the occasional train. Hut itself is undersold, lovely warm functional space. We very much enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Super cosy. As described.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    8.0
    Good for a basic stay in Otira
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower water wasn't hot but apparently we should have turned the heater switch on. Owner says he will mark switch for future renters.

    Very commendable that the owner is so upfront about it being a basic cabin. If you are going to complain about it not meeting your expectations, then you haven't read the booking info properly

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn't like. I will go back again

    It was basic but comfy exactly what I needed

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    Very comfortable stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely electric blankets on the beds. Lots of dry wood to light a fire. Left very clean by the prior guests. We stayed in the hut with ensuite bathroom and it was well worth paying extra verses the hut with an outside bathroom.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was as described.

    Fabulous little rustic hut.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Next to train line but if you want to stay in this area thats just part of it :)

    Wood fire, very comfortable beds, quirky rustic hut.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really was just as it was explained.

    Nice and simple perfect for a stop over. Quiet and feels like your disconnected

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    7.0
    A nice, basic place to stay for a night or two.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The occasional train noise

    Very decent accommodations for the price point. A nostalgic “ throwback” from years ago! Excellent communication from our host!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

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