Quirky, exciting, unusual, informative. Why...

Liked: Location was amazing. It is a winding road to get there but well worth it. You have to see the glooms at night. Quite incredible. Leaves Waitomo for dead!! The track down to the stream is a bit of a challenge if you are a bit infirm. But not dangerous. Tim and Debbie are wonderful hosts and the breakfast delicious. The tour around the property in the morning was very informative and Tim is a fountain of knowledge of the native flora and fauna. Feeding the sheep, goat and chickens was a city slicker’s new experience!! The experience is well worth the cost.
Disliked: This is an eco-sanctuary so a lot of the construction of cabins 18 years ago has been recycled and it is getting a bit tired now. The bed was not the best.

Beautiful spot with perfect hosts.

Liked: Tims knowledge of all nature is amazing, the guided tour of there own glow worms was a top experience. The property itself has outstanding nature and perfect that it is protected.
Disliked: Nothing

Exceptional

Exceptional

Liked: Can't say enough good thing about Debbie and Tim. They are great hosts and local guides willing to teach you about or help you with anything you need. We loved learning about their restoration efforts, meeting their animals, and seeing their beautiful glow worm display. There's certainly no way you could get bored here.

Exceptional

Liked: Lovely complimentary glowworm tour, with the hosts giving fascinating insights and telling great stories. Breakfast was delicious. We also loved feeding the chicken and sheep.
Disliked: Mold was evident on shower. Room is very small, but not the main thing about staying here.

precious gem

Liked: the place is more than sanctuary.it is precious gem.Tim and Debbie, thank you for the fantastic tours and hearty breakfast 😘
Disliked: nothing.

A wonderful two nights and...

Liked: Debbie and Tim are superb hosts, welcoming and enthusiastic to share their knowledge of the area. The glowworm guided walk was captivating and Tim's knowledge and passion for the subject as inspiring. The lodge is very clean and comfortable and the facilities are good. Breakfast is a good range of cereals and cooked fare... the eggs are from their own hens, who follow you round the garden. Two nights at the lodge was a wonderful wayvto end our tour of NZ. Thank you Debbie and Tim.
Disliked: Overall it was an excellent two nights and in most respects more ghan met our expectations. The only possible criticism is that the shower was rather low pressure.

Hosts are fabulous.

Beautiful location, excellent breakfast and great hosts. The glow worms were incredible and unique.

Liked: The beautiful nature walk, the excellent breakfast and the sweet couple made our stay unforgettable. The glow worms blew our minds and are reason enough to come visit.
Disliked: The bed was sunken in in the middle.