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Reviews of Country hide away cottage in a picturesque stunning rural area.

Country hide away cottage in a picturesque stunning rural area.
Tiniroto, Gisborne

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was the first time we have stayed in a place like this, usually it is camp grounds or motels, and we had a wonderful time. If you want to spend time on a farm away from any technology and town life then this is the place to come. Our children loved being out with the animals and walking through the paddocks, I got the rest and relaxation I had been searching for for so long, and my husband was able to step away from work. The hosts were amazing! Kind, caring, and so very helpful with everything! The cottage is gorgeous! You wake up to a stunning view of the surrounding hills and hearing tuis’ singing and sheep in the paddock, and you can end the day curled up in front of the fire with a book or a board game. We will be back to stay again, and it will be for a lot longer than just a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rural outlook, people and atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronika J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
Tucked away in the hills is this lil gem - perfect for getting away from it all. We enjoyed the farm walks & spending time by the river, dogs had an absolute blast & tons of space to stretch their legs. We met the pigs & said hi to the horses & donkey plus meeting wee Fig (the dog) was a pleasure as he joined us on a wee walk. Thank you for having us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Great you had a good family time and your dogs enjoyed exploring the farm surrounds and meeting the animals. Fig enjoyed playing with the big boys too!

10/10 Excellent

Pauline and Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very special property and we felt privileged to stay. The location offers a quiet peaceful stay in stunning country surrounds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Country style living and very peacful and relaxing scenery. Love the view and waking up to the sound of nature each morning was lovely . House is fully equiped with everything , fully comfortable . Will defiantly be back .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hema P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, amazing hosts & relaxed holiday!
Wish we had a few more days to stay - We had an awesome Christmas break with family and friends and the farm stay ( first time) at Sally’s was a perfect spot to unwind! Kids had a great time with the puppies ! Thank you Sally for letting us stay at yours, very welcoming & a comfortable stay! Your gluten free brownies were such a hit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
And thank you for letting us borrow your lovely children to help us entertain the puppies! Glad you had a relaxing happy family time

10/10 Excellent

miss k a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and cosy
We had a lovely stay at this property. The cottage was cosy with 2 wood burners, plenty of games to play, a stereo, a well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. There are plenty of walks in the area, and the owner's dog at the nearby property was very friendly and joined us for one of them! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Great you enjoyed some of the walks around Mahaanui and had plenty to keep you occupied at the Cottage. Fig our little border terrier loves people and loves a good walk. She probably heard your voices and invited herself along.Hope she behaved herself!

8/10 Good

Darius k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene and beautiful
Lovely place,beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location and surroundings.
Has everything you need. Super hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot out of Gisborne
While this is a bit out of Gisborne, I'm not sure you need to head into town with all the great natural attractions nearby. Beautiful countryside with good swimming spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Hope you managed to explore our fantastic local waterfall just up the road as well as our swimming holes on the farm and at Doneraiile park.

10/10 Excellent

Esther H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great time had by all
We stayed here in January with 7 adults, 4 children and 3 dogs. We all loved our time at Mahaanui, from feeding the pigs and the sheep shearing demo to the walking tracks through the farm, and from the welcome brownies to the suggested local activities described in the property info. I highly recommend Mahaanui, especially if you have dogs. Our three had the best time as the property is fully fenced and they had a lot of freedom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Glad you had a great stay and you had fun exploring the farm. We are a dog family so know what it is like to have to go away without them. The only time we are a bit precious about dogs visiting is when we have newborn lambs on the ground. The rest of the year is OK usually.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely escape!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Lovely setting with plenty to do or easy to relax and do nothing at all. Simon and sally are very kind and hospitable - we arrived to fresh cut flowers and lovely baking and Simon took us all to see the animals - a real highlight for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
So glad you had an enjoyable stay and managed to get some R and R as well as explore the Tiniroto area a bit .

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and meet all our needs
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

Great cottage in middle of nowhere!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cottage is well-appointed and has everything you need. Welcomed with fresh pikelets and jam, yum! Plus friendly welcoming hosts and a roaring fire. Lovely to come back to the cottage each evening and relax in the peace and quiet with the fire on. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
We're glad you enjoyed your stay. The fires really do make the cottage cosy and welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

Janie M.

Cosy Cottage, with Beautiful Views
We had a wonderful stay and felt very welcome. Simon and Sally are both wonderful hosts. The cottage was a very comfortable place to stay within a beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Glad you found the cottage comfortable and managed to enjoy the rural views with all that rain.

10/10 Excellent

Satoi W.

Peaceful Quiet
Lots of Nature, Enjoy the Fantail Birds. Very friendly Hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karan G.

Outstanding hosts with peaceful accomadtion
One of my best farm stays so far, peaceful accommodation with nature surrounding. I booked there for my birthday and it was just perfect, away from the crowd with stunning views. The hosts sally and Simon were very welcoming and really nice people, plus sally made a cake for me which was very kind of her. Definitely we all boys will be back soon. Highly recommend to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth O., St George, ME

Wonderful Farm Stay
We recently stayed at the Country Cottage with our daughter's family. It was an excellent location for a relaxed time with family. Simon ,Sally and their family were wonderful hosts. The grandchildren especially (adults as well) enjoyed the farm animals, sheep shearing and farm tour.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
We are happy you enjoyed your stay. I think the boys have booked in already for another visit to met Lucky, Toni and the other animals again!

10/10 Excellent

Teryl C.

Perfect escape
The cottage exceeded my expectations and was the perfect place to escape for a few days. I appreciated all the information on the local area as well as the housekeeping requirements before departure. There was a lovely slice left for us to enjoy too. The peace and tranquility was exactly what I needed and I look forward to escaping again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
So glad you enjoyed our little piece of paradise and enjoyed the cottage amenities.

2/10 Terrible

John H., AZ

Beautiful & quiet location. Absolutely the most welcoming & cordial hosts.
The cottage was completely equipped - kitchen, living room, bedrooms & baths. The hosts were very inviting & helpful in directing us to local attractions & swimming areas. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
We're glad you had a great stay, you had everything you needed and you were able to explore our beautiful Tiniroto area.

10/10 Excellent

Tapua H.

It was Mint!
Beautiful settings with a beautiful house. Owner was so very welcoming and kind. Would love to stay here for longer and explore the area in its entirety. The section was well fenced and the grounds well cared. Our 3 dogs, the kennel/run area could do with little weed eating just because of the thistles. Otherwise spectacular. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thanks for your feedback about the dog run. I've never had anyone use it before so have neglected it. I'll sort out the weeds. Apologies. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Sally

10/10 Excellent

Karena K.

This cottage and beautiful environment has served our family with lots of wonderful memories!
Sally and Simon hosted our family with care and made us feel at home. Cottage is set out perfectly for everyone. We had our little kids with us who enjoyed feeding and talking to the animals. we embraced the scenery with wonderful food and conversations in-door and out-door. they had everything there for us to really enjoy our holiday. Thank you Sally and Simon for your hospitality! Thank you to all the animals and nature! Thank you Tiniroto! Mauri Ora
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Beautiful farm stay. The cottage has all modern conveniences including dishwasher and wifi.
We were greeted with fresh scones with jam and cream when we arrived, there was also fresh flowers in each room. The cottage and gardens were absolutely lovely. We loved sitting on the deck overlooking the garden for our meals. Sally, Simon and their family were great hosts and went out of their way to show us about farm life and introduce our kids to all the animals. Awesome people, awesome place, awesome stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thanks James Lovely to meet you all and really glad you had a nice time at the cottage with your family.