We loved ferns hideaway. It felt like a home away from home. Spacious comfortable and well set up. With everything you need and more. Quiet snd surrounded by greenery but close to the centre..

Stayed in February 2025

Not enough glasses for wine. 2 light globes in the kitchen were out.

Great private quiet location in a well-equipped house.

Stayed in March 2025

Beautiful home in a really lovely quiet neighborhood, easy to walk everywhere in town within 10 minutes. Tons of space for family and friends.

Stayed in March 2025

The gas lighter was not working..

The place was spacious.

Stayed in March 2025

4pm is a very late check in. 3pm would have been preferable.

So peaceful. Loads of kitchen utensils & dinnerware. Easily able to cook dinner for 4. Beds very comfortable.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing - all super

Spacious and high standard of furnishings/ facilities

Stayed in January 2025

Couldn’t fault it!!

The property was spacious, clean, extremely comfortable beds and a fully cooked kitchen.

Stayed in January 2025

Very spacious, plenty for the little guy to run around! Surrounded by bush. Had a large garage (kept us dry getting in and out of the car when it rained). Washing/drying facilities.

Stayed in January 2025

The home was well cared for and clean. It had all the things that we needed whilst in Franz Josef. We loved the house.

Stayed in December 2024

bed could be more comfortable.

pantry items in the kitchen available, we enjoyed our BF at the local cafes recommended by the host.

Stayed in December 2024

Spacious, Clean and Comfortable house nestled in nature. Walkable distance to town centre. Responsive host.

Stayed in December 2024

I wish I could give 6 or 7 stars if possible! We had an amazing stay. The house is beautiful, spacious, and comfortable, with a large living and dining area. The kitchen is super well-equipped. In addition to air conditioning, the wood fireplace and electric blankets on each bed kept us very warm during the cold days. The location is quiet yet conveniently close to Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. We would definitely love to come back!

Stayed in November 2024

Could have done with heating in the bedrooms

Location was excellent. House was very spacious with very good facilities.Host was very responsive.

Stayed in November 2024

We had a great stay! It was clean, comfortable, and relaxing. The location was perfect—close to attractions but still private and peaceful.

Stayed in November 2024

Large, comfortable , very clean with everything we needed - even the stocked wood for a fire on a cold rainy day.

Stayed in November 2024

Bed 1 too firm for my lady's back.

Fire place, roomy, great location. Bed 2 great Highly recommended to all. Owners very helpful when questions raised.

Stayed in September 2024

Fireplace, covered deck area, well equipped kitchen, felt like didn't have any neighbours and overall a very spacious house - perfect for our group of 5.

Stayed in September 2024

Very homely and clean. Spacious and comfortable. Great location.

Stayed in September 2024

none

Nice Cottage, around 800m away from main street. Well maintained and have a nice fireplace too.

Stayed in May 2024

I cannot think of anything that should be changed.

This was a highly memorable stay despite the fact that because of a cyclone we were unable to fulfil our plans for Franz Josef. The house is supremely comfortable and has a wonderful wraparound balcony, where you can have a drink and watch the native NZ birds at close range. It has very well-equipped kitchen facilities and lovely bathrooms. It is also very clean and has a fantastic wood burner, which proved a life saver when coming in from the rain. The house is situated in a private cul de sac, surrounded by lush greenery (we had the chance to see for ourselves why the greenery is so lush in that region!). The host was very responsive, caring and helpful. The stay here was a definite highlight of our trip.

Stayed in April 2024

It had everything we needed as we stayed in and cooked most nights. Large rooms and plenty of space. Mel was extremely helpful when we needed her. Highly recommend.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing- it was lovely

Really convenient and spacious- lovely open fire. Very well equipped.

Stayed in February 2024

The house was great for our stay in Franz Josef to do the glacier heli-hike. The kitchen was outstanding for cooking our own meals and the fireplace came in handy the night after hiking the glacier and glow worm cave. The whole experience of the house was relaxing and a nice break from the hotels we had been staying in.

Stayed in March 2024

There were minor things but in context hardly mattered.

This is exceptional value for a 6 bed house. Highlight of our stay In New Zealand. Excelled despite the poor weather. The pantry was amazing and the garage!

Stayed in February 2024