Aoraki Cottage B&B / Adventure Farmstay – Home 4312881 B&B
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
Aoraki Cottage B&B / Adventure Farmstay – Home 4312881
- B&B
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 64 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- Ask about pets
Description from owner
Description
Come relax in our hot "Under the Stars" spa pool, tour the farm and soak up the mountain views.
Nearby Geraldine village has a cinema, cafe's and restaurants, vintage machinery museum, Bee keeper/honey tasting, Orchards, chocolate and Cheese factory & tasting, Berryfruit juices, jams, sauces tasting, crafts and gift shops.
Self-contained Aoraki Cottage B&B & Blue Family Cabin, near the beautiful Village of Geraldine.
So central you can day trip the central South Island. We've accommodation suited for just a couple B+B style,or two couples, a family or two or up to ten in a group.
All with linen, towels, food provided as desired.
We'd love to help you plan a great holiday with information, local knowledge
about travelling the South Island, so just ask us?
Warm hosts Dave and Nikki invite you to come be adventurous, explore and have some fun farm experiences in the heart of the South Island.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk bed
Beds in other rooms: 3 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Mountain Views
- Climbing frame
- Grill
- Patio
- Boat available
- Deck
- Internet access
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
David S.
- Calendar last updated:
- 21 Apr 2020
- Years listed:
- 12
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 6 reviews
Very Good
6 reviews
- Excellent
- 3
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 0
“Disappointed”
We arrived expecting a lot only to be very disappointed! Some of us had to sleep in their actually house (I’m sure this was not mentioned on the website!) - one of the cabins didn’t even h… More
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Response from the owner Very sorry that you were disappointed, more so that you never mentioned any of this during your stay. We had just had three months of rain and the first day suitable to use the pool was the day after you arrived so we emptied and cleaned up the pool area for you to use. Our good Kayaks are all way down at the river, you just saw some old at the pond. We accept the spur on to water blast the Cottage & Cabin and replace the seats around the fire pit and will do that ASAP. We should have communicated more Di, as I have a large new BBQ as well and could have arranged that for you. Dave
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Ms”
My family and I enjoyed a real Farmstay experience! We had the cottage & blue cabin to our family only for the stay. Uncle Dave & Nicky are great hosts! Had an awesome Red Quad Bike ATV tour… More
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Response from the owner Glad you enjoyed the Manuka Forest walk. Thanks for the feedback on the spiders we will find a solution to that. Fire bath always fun. Love to see you all again sometime Tracey- next time June/July we can teach the boys how to Ski/ Snow board.
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“Disappointing”
My overall impression of the Aoraki Cottage and Farmstay is 'could do way better'. David is friendly and greeted us even on our arrival at 11pm. He is communicative but seems to be running… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your feedback Matte, it is helpful. I think you are quite right in your comments. We had four weeks of wet weather without a break before you came and had to literally mowdown the grass as we couldn't catch it, even with our new mower. You'll be glad to know we have immediately responded by: 1) Cleaned the spouting. 2) Installed the trampoline in at ground level 3) oiled the swing, so it won't squeak 4) recut the grass and catcher it. 5) oiled the outdoor furniture Our winter plan includes replacing the shower floor with a wet floor and repairing the broken board on the deck. It was unfortunate Matte that the weather during your stay didn't allow us to complete a farm tour and trip to the Limestone Wave, Caves and mushroom rock with the family, so what I'd like to do is offer these to you all free of charge at a date which suits to give everyone the quality farm experience that the weather didn't allow us to enjoy when you stayed. I'd have also like time to chat with you more Matte, so perhaps we can do this also. Uncle Dave
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Unforgettable Farm Stay in Geraldine”
When we talked about those beautiful memory we spent with you in your farm, I can see sparks in my girls' eyes..they missed those time in your farm..the camp fire, the tree climbing, the kayaking… More
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“Awesome!”
Stayed in Aoraki Cottage for twice in 2 years. Fantastic location, quiet, calm and peaceful. Cottage is clean. A good break from city life! Dave and Nikki were great hosts! Highly recommended!
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Response from the owner We've so enjoyed getting to know you Mohammed & Shahadah and watching your two young Singaporean princesses growing up. Looking forward to your next trip, Some Snow fun this time?
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“What a refreshing, adventurous time it was at the Aoraki Cottage”
The cottage was a great location for us to drive to outdoor tourist scenery, including Mr. Cook and the Lord of the Rings filming backdrops and snowboarding/skiing. What a blast! We also enjoyed s… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with David (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send David (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact David (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view David the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send David (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send David (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to David (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from David (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. David (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call David (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact David (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send David (the owner) a message.
If David (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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