Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 38 reviews.
Nor
Australia · Group of friends · June 2026
“Definitely be back beautiful home”
+Fabulous place owner was very helpful and friendly like I’ve known them for years
−No complaints at all
Philip
New Zealand · Couple · May 2026
“We enjoyed a very comfortable stay in what turned out to be a home away from home.”
+Greeted by the owners on our arrival as they finished up getting things ready for our stay. A real home away from home, here. Very comfortable lounge and dining area with the heat pump to keep things cosy. The weather was not great and it was really good to have the house as a refuge! The kitchen was large and well equipped, we'd have made more use of it if we'd been staying longer than two nights. The breakfast provisions were good, cereal and toast is what we have in the mornings. The modern family bathroom had a great array of things in the drawers, I suspect anything you'd forgotten to bring for your personal care could be found in there. The location is good, quiet and handy to things, the latter as far as we are concerned anyway as we are not afraid to walk. Maybe 20 minutes on foot to Te Whare o Rehua (aka Sarjeant Gallery) in the city and the same, in the opposite direction, to Caroline's Boatshed for dinner one night. You see more when you walk!
−No complaints, expectations either met or exceeded. The home features everything you might expect to find in a suburban dwelling, there is plenty of character and none of the blandness or uniformity of a motel.
walsien
New Zealand · Family · April 2026
“Tha place is nice and tidy. Wide lounge and worth the money paid. We'll be back to this house again.”
Andrea
New Zealand · Family · April 2026
“Loved our stay at Charmae. A gorgeous cottage with everything you need. Highly recommend!!”
+Perfect location for the event we were attending Easy access to everything we needed. The house was gorgeous, great floor plan, very comfortable, toys were great for our toddler. Loved the little outdoor seating areas!!
Reuben
New Zealand · Group of friends · March 2026
“Another great stay”
+As always a very pleasant experience
Smithies
New Zealand · Family · January 2026
“Pleasant house, very good for an extended family with children.”
+It was spacious and relaxed, with a variety of toys, books and magazines. Good sized dining table and enough comfortable sofas. Helpful owners allowing us to arrive at noon. Excellent main shower and heating in bathroom. We'll equipped kitchen. Lots of towels.
−They need a new frying pan.
Sherley
New Zealand · Family · January 2026
“A most pleasant and satisfactory stay”
+Breakfast was good.
−Can't think of anything
Jenny
New Zealand · Group of friends · December 2025
“Lovely place to stay - very well appointed with many little thoughtful extras.”
+Amazing choice of food for breakfast. Lovely rooms, spacious lounge, 2 bathrooms, nice quiet location.
−All I can think of is - no dish cloth! (We used an old tea towel to wipe the bench)
Peter
New Zealand · Family · December 2025
“Excellent rustic home in good location”
+Location Airy atmosphere Rustic charm
−Nothing
Jody
New Zealand · Group of friends · October 2025
+Absolutely wonderful place to stay. The owners were helpful and ready to assist in any way. The house is close to everything and easy to find. House is spacious, warm, and welcoming. Highly recommend staying here!