Waiau Reserve
Waiau Reserve, Waiau, Hurunui District, New Zealand- Park
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Garden Views and Full-Day Security
The Bunkhouse offers a peaceful retreat with garden views and a patio for guests to relax. With full-day security and a barbecue area, guests can unwind in a safe and serene environment.
Mountain View Balcony and Private Entrance
Enjoy stunning mountain views from the balcony equipped with outdoor furniture. The accommodation ensures privacy with a private entrance and soundproofing, allowing guests to fully relax and rejuvenate.
Convenient Amenities and Free Parking
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi and make use of the sun terrace for leisure. The property also provides free private parking for added convenience during your stay.
Experience tranquility and comfort at The Bunkhouse – book now for a delightful getaway.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Sehr nette Vermieter, unglaublich freundlich.Total einsam, auf einem Hügel, umgeben von Schafen, Sonnenuntergang auf der einen Seite, Sonnenaufgang auf der anderen. Super gemütlich, modern und super sauber. Grillplatz vorhanden, auch Geschirr und es wird ein tolles Frühstück angeboten. Toaster, Wasserkocher, kleiner Kühlschrank
Etwas schwierig dort zu essen, man will ja nichts dreckig machen.
Perfect location with beautiful rural surroundings. Very good quality facilities.
Everything good
Everything! Lovely bunkhouse and the view is amazing. The room was spotless and very homey. My daughter loves the bunkbed and ours was very comfy. Host Karen is very accommodating and lovely. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Very clean, modern facilities and bathroom, and we felt very comfortable in the Bunkhouse. It was warm for our winter ski stay, and had a great view of the surrounding mountains, forests, and farmlands. They even provided an outdoor BBQ area where you can sit and watch the stars. Very lovely owners, so helpful.
Very friendly, great breakfast. Beautiful views. Happy we stayed with Karen for skiing at Hanmer and Lyford.
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Loved the location with a great view in the morning. Also, thanks Karen, for the nice breakfast.
Stunning views and tidy and clean. Great hosts i got to meet Karen but unfortunately not Graham i was hardly there but enjoyed time we were. Awesome place.
The beautiful setting and the tranquility.
There is nothing not to like.
The Bunkhouse was a perfect stop off on our journey. The sleepout was bright, clean and everything we needed for our stay. Some small but thoughtful details. Karen was very friendly and welcoming.
The bunkhouse was very comfortable and clean. The owners have clearly put a lot of love into setting it up. The view and serenity make it a great location, away from the noises of town. Would definitely stay again.
lovely location on farm nice hosts
Wir wurden herzlich begrüsst. Die Unterkunft, Einrichtung war super. Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt. Wenn es wolkenlos ist, kann man den Klaren Sternenhimmel geniessen.
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Clean, quiet, comfortable, and friendly owners.
Great view and rural outlook clean tidy accomodation nice big bathroom good value
Perfect location, beautifully presented warm and cozy, clean and the breakfast was delicious
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De locatie is geweldig. Prachtig uitzicht en heerlijk rustig. Vriendelijke eigenaren die open staan voor een praatje. Mooi huisje met een goed bed en mooie badkamer. Ik was er maar 1 nacht maar had graag meer nachten gebleven.
Het toevoegen van een magnetron maakt het net wat makkelijker. Gelukkig wilde de eigenares mijn soep opwarmen dus dat was erg fijn.
The accommodation was awesome and the view was amazing, we got to see a beautiful sunset. Karen was very nice to us and the breakfast was amazing and very affordable.
The driveway could benefit with a little TLC, especially at the bottom where there was a big puddle.
Loved the view, the location, the clean modern architecture and furnishings. The bunkhouse's gigantic windows made you feel you were right in the middle of the fabulous landscape.
Bunk bed was too short for our son, and we could have done with a few more things to heat and prepare food with, though we understand that the hosts may not have intended to have the space as a self-contained unit with cooking facilities.
breathtaking views, set right on top of a working hill farm and offers incredibly beautiful, scenic surroundings. Waking up to such a stunning view was a real highlight of our stay. It was far more beautiful than we expected—actually much better than what’s shown in the pictures.
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Fantastisk bemötande av Karen och hennes man. Vi fick hjälp med grillen. Sedan berättade dom att vi bara kunde lämna disken. Rummet var så fräscht och smakfullt inrett. Badrummet likaså. Sängen och kuddarna var helt fantastiska att sova i. Vi hade en egen uteplats med grill och bord och stolar eller så kunde vi sitta under tak. Miljön var så avkopplande med vackra berg och får som gick och betade. På morgonen kom Karen med den frukost vi hade beställt. Fanns flera olika saker att välja på.
Wonderful hosts who went out if their way to make us feel so welcome. We greatly appreciated your kindness and chats.
the breakfast was great and I slept like a baby!
The breakfast was perfect thank You, the view was lovely. Quiet and piecefull, the sheep added a warm feeling. The hosts respected our privacy, they were very professional. We will stay again. Everything was just beautifull. The eggs were cooked to perfection. Thank You
With all due respect, we love tranquility, but a TV would be a plus and perhaps a microwave so we could heat a ready meal.
Excellent hosts, excellent accommodation, simply perfect over all and i fully recommend.
I really loved everything about this place.
De locatie was schitterend. En de ontbijtjes waren heerlijk.
Very comfortable and welcoming.
We liked everything
Kids enjoyed the bunk beds, great communication from the hosts
Wifi dripping at times
Such a good location, the scenery was exceptional. So quite and peaceful. Breakfast was amazing. The options are superb. Hosts are very nice and helpful and hospitable.
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Very nice accommodation and really friendly host. Everything exceeded our expectations. The breakfast was fantastic as well
What a gorgeous house, nestled in the bush with a beautiful lush view. The house had everything, coffee, washing machine, fire place, microwave, and was set up perfectly for our family. We loved every moment, the only disappointing thing was that we didn’t stay longer!!
We couldn’t figure out the rubbish situation. We do a lot of recycling, soft plastics and food scraps but couldn’t quite decipher which bin was which outside.
Beautiful place and Karen was really lovely. The breakfast was delicious!
What a fabulous spot. Loved my stay. The room is presented extremely well. The breakfast option was great.
Beautiful spot great people will definitely stay again
Well presented self contained accommodation with a lovely view. Very comfy bed, fitted out to sleep up to five using bunks. All beds are in one room with a large shower room off. No, there aren’t any cooking facilities, just a kettle for hot drinks, but this is clearly stated in the description. There is no dining table etc so it would be awkward to sit and eat unless you use the Bbq area outside. There are limited places to get food in Waiau or you can stop before you arrive. I spent the afternoon in Hanmer so was no issue at all. Host is lovely and the optional breakfast was good with plenty of choice. Great value for money.
The location was absolutely beautiful, and Karen, our host, made us feel so welcome and at home. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be coming back!
Fabulous view, comfy bed, shower had good pressure, & lovely hosts
It would be great if there were some more cooking facilities apart from BBQ maybe a toaster, microwave or air fryer
It was our second time over there . Karen is a really considerate host . Every thing was great. Definitely will go there again.
View; serenity; cleanliness
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Everything was so nice. The Bunkhouse was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and so cute. The hosts were extremely accommodating. We enjoyed a lovely breakfast, served on the cutest trays, while enjoying the morning sun and the beautiful view from the covered deck. Overall , a wonderful stay.
Spotless, very friendly host, nice and relaxing place
Location in heart of countryside. Beautiful views and peaceful.
The most comfortable, relaxing, nice and kind host, beautiful scenery! worth every cent! Will always try to live here whenever I come to Christchurch. Lovely elderly couple! Wish them the best!
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Wonderful hospitality from our hosts. The views spectacular and the peace and tranquility impossible to beat. We found a jewel here. highly recommended stay.
Had a bit of an issue with the BBQ control but spoke to the hosts and we fixed that! No problem!
Staff were friendly and accommodating,amazing views! So clean! Shower was amazing with great pressure
Fantastic outlook. Fab big bathroom and impeccably clean and attractive.
Really only suitable for a couple comfortably and the sitting area inside is a bit less spacious.
Very good communication from the hosts, lovely little unit, beautiful view.
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Quiet location. We slept very well on a very comfortable bed
The view was amazing. The breakfast was exceptional and my kids have never slept better. Karen is a wonderful host and great chef. We had a lovely stay.
Very nice place , tidy , great host , made an awesome breakfast , my son loved the cool bunk beds Nice views
I dont want to be negative , perfect for what we needed , Awesome place and host , If being picky it could have a tv and a table
We like the peace at the farm, sunset and sunrise.
the heater a bit noisy and no television. WInd in the morning was very loud.
Wonderful views, as with host's. Peaceful, clean.
Unable to heat up our dinner when it's to windy to use the bbq.
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Nothing everything was excellent
The view of sunset and the night sky is wonderful. The space is well laid out and very nice. Breakfast was excellent.
Lovely hosts, amazing location… soooo peaceful! Breakfast was exceptional.
Lovely place and lovely owners , best place in New Zealand, fabulous views and surrounding!
The sky at night was amazing and the location is quiet with beautiful scenery. Breakfast was lovely. Our host were welcoming and friendly.
Was a bit unusual not to have even the most basic kitchen facilities, but we managed. A sink by the bbq perhaps? A wifi extender or another node. A reliable connection is a must these days.
Excellent location and views. Welcoming host. Well presented breakfast.
Stunning rural location with the accommodation finished to a high standard. The hosts were fabulous.
Graeme and Karen are wonderful hosts. We loved the super comfy bed and the room was so nicely presented. We cooked on the BBQ and ate breakfast in the sun. The view was also impressive.
Beautiful setting with amazing views. Off the beaten path a bit.
Simply 5 star
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Lovely, clean & tidy accommodation.
No TV, microwave, poor phone reception (could not use my own data for internet).
Every thing was great with imaginary view
beautiful view, quite, lovely hosts
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Cleanliness
9.49/10Clean and modern architecture, room was fresh and tastefully decorated.
Service
9.96/10Wonderful hosts who went out of their way to make us feel welcome.
Location
10/10Breathtaking views and incredibly beautiful, scenic surroundings.
Room Quality
9.45/10Tastefully decorated room, fantastic bed and pillows.
Amenities
8.49/10A few more items for cooking would enhance the experience.
Value for Money
9.94/10Best value for price, felt rested after the stay.
Food and Beverage
9.49/10Breakfast was great, with various options available.
Overall Experience
10/10Overall a very positive stay with stunning views and great service.