Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 15 reviews.
Andy
New Zealand · Couple · October 2026
“Lovely people, great vision, lots of nice little touches. Truly unique and quirky”
+Coffee, unique place, outdoor shower, compost toilet, lovely host
Wendy
New Zealand · Solo · October 2026
+Location was great and nice and quiet.
Martin
New Zealand · Couple · January 2025
“Great wee place to stay owners were so lovely and down to earth”
Philip Baldwin
Spain · Family · January 2025
+It's a work of art, with lots of attention to little practical details.
−A light in the shower would be useful.
Kaelen
Australia · Couple · December 2024
“Joni & Jimi were so accomodating during our stay, even while they were away with family for xmas. The mudhouse is tr”
Paul
New Zealand · Couple · December 2024
“Would not recommend, obviously you get what you pay for but we won't be staying again.”
−Grounds were very messy and unkempt, lots of junk lying round. The outdoor bath that was advertised was unusable and filthy
Gillian
New Zealand · Couple · December 2024
“The mud house”
+Unique, beautiful place, a work of art, quiet and comfortable
alan
United Kingdom · Couple · December 2024
“In our 5 week tour voted this our best place to stay”
+Quirky and unique. Loved it so much we stayed an extra night. Has everything you need for a self catering stay. Some may find the facilities basic but they fit in perfectly with the repair/renew/recycle message that the mud house conveys.
−Nothing
Kimberly
United States · Solo · November 2024
“Gaudi-like private cottage, great for single or couple.”
+Quirky eco-conscious property with a Gaudi-like decor. Private building behind the family house. Loved the outdoor shower and sitting area, complete with grill. Homeowner is so nice. This cottage is behind a private home. Mailbox with house number is partially hidden, look for the colorful mailbox on the right side of the driveway.
−N/A
Jason
New Zealand · Solo · November 2024
“Pretty cool. Positives outweigh the negatives and I'd consider staying again :-)”
+Liked the uniqueness, earthy feel, and really liked the large outdoor deck with couch and table. Bed was comfy, Kitchen had all the basics. It was a nice temperature inside in November, with no noticible sandflies or mosquitoes. BBQ provided, though we didnt use it, a bbq on that deck weould be lovely. Fridge was a generous size. Shower had hair and body wash products, and a view of nature which I enjoyed.
−Some railing around the deck would be a good idea I think. Also nearly clobbered by a falling 4x2 above the toilet door. Suggest you get someone professional over to give it a good look over to make sure its all safe. Congrats on your DIY talent and hard work, but the falling board incident gives me second thoughts. I suggest a toilet should be plumbed if youre paying over a hundred a night, didnt know it was going to be a rustic short drop. I guess some people will think of it as a quirky feature and wont mind.