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Reviews of Ahaura River valley views a short walk from Bach

Ahaura River valley views a short walk from Bach
Lake Brunner, Totara Flat

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice scenery No wifi and no proper bath facility
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rui R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Property as advertised, great location. Pretty basic hut, light powered by batteries, no mains power or running water. Take your own camping supplies. Owner changed our dates at our request. This is a great location if you want to be off the grid, the shingle road is in an excellent condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay once again
Second time, and again perfect quiet spot. Thank you again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Just what we needed! Would love to go back. Beautiful valley to explore. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome spot
Remember, Thats a batch off the grid...so don't compare it to a 5star hotel. We enjoyed our stay. Bruce and his wife a really nice guys. We will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and facilities
A beautiful place to stay for a few days
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great break away from it all.
Really enjoyed our time here. The hut was very clean and better equipped than we were expecting from the details. It had the all important insect screens on the window and door which meant when we were inside we didn’t have to worry about sandflies which made it very pleasant. We took stuff we didn’t need as there were pillows, pots and pans, a kettle and a decent array of utensils there was a cooker but no gas so it would pay to bring your own. The shower was good, it was over a bathtub which you couldn’t use it as a bath as water and gas are limited. However there were plenty of river pools and streams if you wanted a soak. We didn’t need to use the fire but there was plenty of firewood matches etc . We walked, fished and read. It was v peaceful. There is no internet or phone coverage until you drive the 20 km into Ahura but that suited us perfectly. We took our dog who had a wonderful time. The property was fully fenced. We had the full gambit of weather pouring rain ,high winds and glorious sunshine so a true West coast holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin
This is a great little cabin, we really enjoyed the peace & quiet. Our dog Maverick enjoyed his time, too! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kath w.

Liked: Cleanliness
off the grid
great place for us and our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

sonja

Liked: Cleanliness
Great unplug and stay
Prompt communication. Everything as listed. Lovely spot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriaan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, friendly and clean, will definitely go back
effortless…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Horses welcome
Myself my partner out dog and my horse felt welcome and the owner so kindly taped off a nice safe secure area for the horse! Outstanding hospitality thank you so much for the experience will definitely be back a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place,enjoyed our stay.Thankyou.
It was perfect,exactly as advertised.Trally well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Freedom P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place for isolation!
Gorgeous wee spot with everything you need! Native birds, fishing, bathing in beautiful NZ rivers! Bush and sun fun!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
The bach is clean and comfortable, has everything you need for a lovely break away. Beautiful location near the river, and a stunning drive in through amazing native bush. The local tui came to visit the flax bushes outside the hut often, made for a very special stay. Thanks so much Brent, we'll definitely be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jules G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the grid
Truly a good way to disconnect from the world of the internet. Place easy to find and clean and tidy. The stove worked a treat and the outdoor shower an added bonus. Got in lots of walks with my dog and meet two of the neighbours when helping clear a fallen tree on road. Also got to explore some of the places my family from. There was no check in processes instructions given and all that was needed. Would recommend as paved to chill out and enjoy own company
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Remote
A compact, clean, fantastically placed private hideaway in an amazing setting. Easy and great host - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin I.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you are looking for a true ‘off grid’ experience in a magic setting consider this.
Best summarised as a clean and very well equipped ‘DoC’ type hut, that you can drive right to and have all to yourself. Recommended to those that want an off the grid getaway without the hard work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
A very nice place to spend a few days
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

cam w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stellar
F me up awesome spot. If you think you’ve driven too far; you haven’t. Make sure you’ve got it on maps and you won’t be disappointed x

10/10 Excellent

Mel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couple of nights off the grid
Basic but comfortable. Both properties very well maintained. Fantastic communication and Brent is happy to help with local knowledge
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Craig S., Turangi, Lake Taupo

Liked: Cleanliness
Scotchmans Hut
Very basic, but cosy and warm. Isolation you can drive to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice simple bach in scenic environment
We stayed one night in the bach close to the river when the owner offered an upgrade to another bach in the bush. We have enjoyed both baches. The surroundings are fabulous, there is almost unlimited tramping, hunting, fishing and kayaking nearby. Owner is friendly and communication was good.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tessa S.

Brent was warm and friendly and very helpful!! Great place to come and relax! Would recommend
Host was great! And the hut was warm and cosy with a peaceful atmosphere. With a lovely walk down to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Cute cosy wee hut, amazing location for a quiet getaway. Brent was super helpful, will be back
Loved the location and the brilliant drive thru the native bushland added to the uniqueness. Very clean and has been brilliantly restored. A special part of the West Coast, away from it all, very refreshing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Nice people .Welcome back anytime.Thank you.