I had my daughter with me for otago open day. we booked anopther accomodation but when we arrived after a 11 hour drive the accomodation was rebooked and cancelled on us. It was 9pm, and the host replied to a voice message plea for somewhere to stay. he calmed us, and accepted us late night, and put the fire on to warm the accomodation. he was so kind, and made a bad experience into a wonderful warm welcoming stay. he provided fruit,ceral, and fresh eggs for breakfast. support this man and his place, it is a great place to stay.

there was nothing to dislike, and he was so kind.

The Barn was the perfect spot to stay for our last night in Te Wai Pounamu/ South Island. It was in the cool, lush bush, the sound of birds and chooks the only disturbance; no traffic to contend with, no noisy neighbours. The bed was very comfortable, the water hot, the barn warm, with its wood fire, and the two dogs very friendly. Alan, the host made us welcome from the moment we arrived - and he even found a bottle of very tasty wine for us to have with our evening meal - which he also provided. We were very grateful that we didn't need to leave the serenity.

If only we had known how peaceful it was, we may have booked two nights!

Was a magical experience, on our return to Dunedin will never look for any other accommodation, we found the ultimate. Alan is the perfect host, and we can never thank him enough for allowing us to share his vision of utopia, with his trusted companions Bella and George. We miss The Barn already, and can't wait for a return visit.

There was nothing to dislike, The Barn is paradise personified.

Lovely place to stay. So quiet and tranquil. Very relaxing and comfortable. Loads of space. Great facilities. Everything you need. Breakfast provided (muesli, yoghurt, bread to toast, fruit etc with eggs to cook yourself). Lovely log burner. Easy access to Silver Peaks trails and Orokonui ecosanctuary. Alan is an excellent host.

No biggie, but would prefer not to pay in cash. Watch the fridge. It was set too high and froze our veg. Easily sorted once we knew.

What a find! If you like a remote, quirky property The Barn is perfect. A complete opposite to the bland hotels/motels you normally find. Set in a tranquil location well away from the main road the barn is exactly that, a converted barn. The bedroom overlooks the fantastic countryside and Alan is a wonderful host - very kind and understanding. If you like something different, go for it!

Nothing

A great stay in a lovely rural property. The cosy fire was lit for us by our host. Alan is a fantastic host, welcoming and informative. We are so glad we found this place to stay. The surrounding rural views are beautiful. We had everything we needed and were very comfortable. We hope to stay again when we are visiting the South Island.

Alan, the host was exceptional, the most kind hearted and generous person we’ve come across in our travels, he went above and beyond. We were free to roam around the property as if it were our own, the dogs were a joy as well. Highly recommend staying there, it’s far enough to be secluded but at the same time you’re just 15 minutes from the city.

Everything was perfect.

Tasty, generous breakfast! Spacious self contained apartment with a fire which is really cozy. Beautiful views. Robert and Alan are friendly, welcoming hosts who make you feel right at home. Pet friendly is such an appreciated bonus - our dog loved the bush garden, playing with George and Bella (dogs) and meeting the pig! Easy drive into Dunedin CBD but there's great beaches and good cafe just down the road too!

Remote and full of bird song, the bed is made of magic. Heaving blankets and the warmth from the fire. The breakfast was huge! If you love the bucolic life this is the place for you. Wish we had more time to stay and play with dogs some more. Also our own pooch loved it just as much as we did thank you xoxoxoox

Nothing, everything was spot on

We like everything about the property! The place is very spacious, bed is super comfortable, million dollar views both day and night! The sounds of Tui and Morepork leveled up our experience. The host is outstanding! Alan is the greatest host we have ever met. Our short getaway made more memorable because of the place, the host and their pets! Thank you so much!

We didn’t like to leave.