RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views
Nestled upon tableland in the Okau valley is a hidden gem , private , cosy and loads of space to stretch your legs on 400 acres of pasture land and a thousand acres of native bush . Part of a working farm run by your host Evan Lobb .
This farm stay features laundry facilities.
Amenities include laundry facilities
12.2 mi (19.7 km) from The Three Sisters and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Tongapurtu Sea Cave
This farm stay offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Ahititi farm stay is smoke free.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
On a lake
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
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Dryer
Fireplace
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
RotokauwaI Farmstay private, cosy ,great walks and views Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Excellent location for a relaxing and peaceful stay. Good wifi. The bed was very comfortable and the shower is excellent with great water pressure. The cabin is very roomy and comfortable with lovely views across the farm which you can enjoy from the spacious verandah. Our dog was very welcome and you are free the roam all around the farm but must be respectful of where the animals are grazing and ensure you close all gates.
We had a lovely stay over the new years! A cozy setting and good break from city life. We explored the property following the trail instructions from Evan and had fun finding the waterfall too.
We LOVED our stay at the Rotokauwau Woolshed. Value for money, beautiful views, chill vibe. The place had everything we needed for a peaceful few days. Warm beds with lots of blankets. Really good pressure in the shower! Evan was so accommodating and had great communication. He checked in to make sure we were happy and everything was right. Highly recommend for somewhere a bit out of the ordinary and memorable. Thanks Evan for hosting our group, we hope to be back soon :-)
Great place to stay. Fireplace is excellent!Comfortable beds.We had some minor issues with the power including a district wide power cut but the farmstay is well stocked and we still managed a cooked breakfast.
We enjoyed our stay. It felt like glamping because it’s very rustic but the area is lovely. The only issue we had is the driveway to get to the house is very steep and not paved. The van we rented could barely make it. Also this is not an easy come and go place with easy access. It’s a come and stay a while in the country type of place.
This is such an amazing place to stay - beautiful rural farm land surrounded by ancient bush & forests... And yet only a 15min drive to the coast & access to 3 Sisters etc... The host & owner was great to deal with & I really appreciated learning about the current farm and the fascinating history of the whole area via an excellent book in the lounge. We visited in Summer, the place was sunny & warm & was great to have a BBQ outdoors... Access was no problem but it would be fun to stay in colder seasons & get the fireplace cranked! I look forward to my next stay & for longer next time as there is so much to explore.Thanks to the host for sharing such a special place!
An absolutely stunning location. Rolling hills, native bush and a beautiful lake. If you want to see the vast expanse of stars with no light pollution at night, settle into the rhythm of the gentleness of time without phones and TV, this is your place. It is rustic, but cozy and comfortable. So many lovely touches... lovely memories made and a few good books devoured from the deck in the sunshine. Thanks Evan for sharing this special place.
Our group were attending an event in Ahititi and Kotare was perfect for us. Easy access (steep but good driveway), excellent facilities, comfy beds, and a great central social area.
This property and host were awesome!! From the view to the complete isolation was amazing and my family and I really enjoyed ourselves.. only difficult thing was the driveway as it’s not ideal for small car and would definitely come in a 4x4
Property as advertised, cool setting in an old wool shed on a farm we didn't realise at first that the games area was shared with Evan and his lad's.
We had a good trip and would go back again.
Great place, very rustic and lovely old school farming memorabilia. Don't think ive even seen a gin trap hanging in a kitchen before! Lovely hot shower and water pressure, loads of fire wood, heaps of blankets. Was what we payed for! We had a pleaant stay.
The farm stay is great to get away from it all and breathe some fresh air. Everything is clean and the place has everything you need. Waterfall is not too far drive.
Evan is a great host and great to chat to.
Evan's directions took us straight to our accommodation. The road up there was interesting but shouldn't put people off coming to this gorgeous part of the country.The farm was great to walk around and our dogs enjoyed it too. Great location for dark skies for astrophotography.The best compliment we can give is that we will go back.
Great 3 night stay in the woodshed. We enjoyed being out of cell range and a chance for our 6yr old to explore the outdoors.
Not far from the forgotten world highway and the beaches so a great place to explore from or just chill with a good book.
A delightful surprise, staying in a woolshed up high above the world! Everything you could need provided, warm and comfortable, great views, interesting selection of books, info about the property and area. Fascinating wool-related details and beautiful QEII bush reserve as well, A great stay on a hideaway location.
A great affordable holiday for our family of 6. Evan is a friendly host. We particularly enjoyed the walk through the bush around the little lake. Inside the house, the fire is warm, the shower is a good pressure and we had all we needed. It does get cold overnight though so keep the fire going. My only issue would be the squeaky red bunks - one needs tightening up as it’s a bit wobbly. Other than that, thanks for the memories!
We loved it out on the farm, was an awesome experience, we decided we could only stay the one night as our car wasn't up for going up the driveway haha, we loved the little house and playing pool, listening to the record player and the kids loved the open space to ride the bikes, would love to come back again, thanks for having us
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