Pin Oaks

It's very quiet and dark during the night as it's a remote location.

The Wifi didn't work during the day; it only came back on Saturday night around 11pm until 8am. Then it stopped working again. Maybe a point of attention....

We enjoyed the peacefulness, games/cards on our down time. Washing machine was a bonus for us and Karen baked us some anzac cookies on Anzac Day which were amazing! Thank you so much for your hospitality, would recommend 100%

Karen was a super host! The cottage is lovely. Just what we wanted: a charming and comfortable place to take an overnight break on our road trip to Wellington from Taupō. When we arrived she had lovely cakes awaiting and even went the extra length to make sure one was gluten-free. It was fresh-baked and AMAZING! Our fridge was stocked with everything we would want to wake-up to for breakfast: fresh-squeezed OJ, delicious fresh fruits, cereals and breads (with gluten-free options), tea, coffee ... the works. We left feeling recharged. As we were leaving, Karen invited us to pick a few apples from her lovely orchard for our ride to Wellington. Our stay at Pin Oaks was simply perfect.

We liked everything about Pin Oaks.

The whole experience

Absolutely beautiful property. The amazing little details put together by the host made it so special. The home baking and wide range of coffee and tea were exceptional. The fresh juice in the fridge was lovely. The games and books were a fantastic addition. The host Karen was so inviting and friendly from the moment we got there she made us feel welcomed. The dogs were a treat and the beautiful surroundings we such a treat.

Absolutely nothing. There is nothing I could fault on this property.

Vey clean, well equiped and great hot water!

Friendly host clean and quiet location

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Lovely location, pet friendly.

Charming host Great orange juice and cakes.

We loved the entire place. Karen checked in on us from arrival time, welcoming us into the accommodation, and offering to prepare a beautiful grazing platter dinner. Coming out from a so-so accommodation a day before, Pin Oaks made us felt welcome and looked after. Accommodation was super clean, even had orange juice, baked goodies when we arrived. Had everything we needed - comfy beds, excellent shower, laundry room and a beautiful garden to walk about. Extra special was their 2 dogs Daniel and Poppy who made our doggos feel at home. This place is a treat!

Karen was very welcoming and pleasant right from the get go. Showed us through the accommodation which had fresh strawberries, fresh orange juice, 3 lots of baking that got replenished after 4 days, as well as eggs and tomato for us to do scrambled. Being a gardener myself I thoroughly appreciated walking around the grounds with their dogs Daniel and Poppy as company. We didn't find the trip into town any bother as we live rurally as well. Great accommodation, plus we didn't have to clean the unit ourselves.

No negatives.

The host was very nice, the room was all clean, well equipped. It was beutiful, calm and very peaceful. I definitely reccomend this place :)

Another lovely stay at Pin Oaks - and thank you for the fresh juice and treats.

Great location, big grounds, for dogs traveling with us. Lot so interesting things for them to smell & do. Them happy, we happy.

Excellent stay, very comfortable and convenient in a great garden setting. Dog friendly.

Location was perfect for me as I also had my puppy who enjoyed hanging with owners dogs & didn't take long to get into town.

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Very quiet and love the country hills and next to the river. Looking at all the different fruit trees.

You need something like a microwave or small oven top to reheat food if you have it. A place for putting your hot cup of drink ! [ Not on top of fridge where the jug is not a enough space ]

We were able to bring our dog with us. The host allowed us the use of their microwave to heat a meal which was so helpful. We were able to order an evening platter that they provided at a very fair charge for a lovely selection of meats, cheeses, breads, nuts, fruits and dips. The quietness and peace of the property in the countryside was most enjoyable.

The fresh flowers and home baking were the icing on the cake! Our nearly 3yr old loved walking around the gardens and playing fetch with the dogs

Fabulous location, very peaceful, big room

A little difficult to find if you arrive in the dark

Beautiful location, wonderful hosts.

It was pretty good! Nothing to complain.

The place is around 15min drive from the town but it’s beautiful and peaceful. Accommodation was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Tranquil and quite, ideal for nature lovers. I wish that I could have stayed longer. Highly recommend.

Loved it

The property was very comfortable and felt like a home away from home. It was everything I expected it to be and more. We were offered a grazing platter on the last evening for a small fee which was amazing. Photo included

Nothing. It was exactly what we wanted.

A great place, very peaceful. The grounds are beautiful. The unit is immaculately kept, very comfortable, and the hospitality was great. Home baked goodies, freshly squeezed orange juice from the orchard, and very generous hosts. Plus, a really gorgeous part of the country which is truly worth visiting! Although this site says there's no Wifi, in actual fact, there is. It can be a bit intermittent at times, but it's a small price to pay for the beauty of this location on the Whanganui River.

Nothing! We loved it!

Lovely location and unit, fantastic hosts and really nice breakfast!

The garden surroundings were so beautiful and peaceful and my kids loved the dogs and friendly cat. The extra touches including home baked cookies and spreads were the absolute icing on the cake and made it extra special. The room was so clean and comfortable we all felt really comfortable and relaxed during our stay.

Absolutely lovely. Room was terrific, beds super comfy, area was gorgeous, and hosts were friendly, informative, and helpful. Best place to go and wish we could of stayed longer.

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Very obliging hosts, evening meals exceptional and perfectly presented .

We liked everything but would have appreciated a microwave in the unit.

The location was beautiful Fresh orange juice was fantastic

Bed was okay, halfway through the night, the legs came off the bed twice. Spotty internet, nearly impossible to use And when there's no cell network, it's impossible to use data.

excellent quiet location..cute dog friends and exemplary service, meals, duality and the homey atmosphere

short stay..wanted to explore the river

Clean, tidy, comfortable and conveniently close to where I was visiting. Had absolutely everything I needed. Loved everything about my stay here. The hosts were lovely, friendly and very welcoming too and I took advantage of the meal options for an additional cost, which was amazing. Would highly recommend this place. Relaxing, peaceful, affordable and accommodating. Thank you Karen and Paul! I will be back again in future x

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Clean, warm room. Great value for money. Excellent hosts. Everything was there for our stay.

No soap in the bathroom.

Quiet, allowed pets. Great hosts

Karen and Paul’s are great hosts! Dinner was fresh and tasty! We loved the place and highly recommend it.

The bed was a bit soft for us but was cozy and pleasant

Nice setting, great for us as we have a couple of small dogs with us, and they were made welcome and loved roaming the grounds. Easy location into town.

I imagine it would be a fabulous summer location, but my wife has arthritis and the cottage was too cold for her. This is a personal thing, I imagine not an issue for most people.

A well appointed and comfortable B&B, well located for cycling the Whanganui River Road, dog friendly, and a fantastic dinner option.

We felt very welcome with our dog, and we loved the idyllic rural location by the river. It was so peaceful with just soft natural sounds as we awoke in the morning.

The location is on a quiet farm, 15 minutes out of Whanganui. For us, it was the perfect stop to decompress.

A lovely setting, very homely and yet private. The hosts were wonderful and the accommodation was very comfortable. Paul cooked a great meal which was better than the meal we had the following night out at a restaurant. So filling we had to pass on dessert. Karen was terrific at keeping us informed and making us feel right at home. Her homemade marmalade lime is amazing. This only confirms in my mind that motels simply can't compare. Looking forward to coming back.

Not much to dislike, really. They are aiming to improve the internet which occasionally drops out. If you need to have a TV, that might be a problem, although, personally, I prefer peace and quiet.

Hosts were lovely and the location is in a really beautiful and quiet spot.

Room was great, dinner was yummy, great shower. May benefit from adding a TV especially for winter.

Nothing that I can think of.