We stayed in the cottage and, after a wonderful visit with hosts Alison and Andre, and armed with loads of maps, places to visit, walk and discover, we proceeded to relax more in 3 days than we did in 2 weeks in Rarotonga! The peacefulness of the property, the outdoor bath while being serenaded by bellbirds, and the discovery of... more

We reached late afternoon on a cool breezy winter day and were very pleasantly surprised when we reached the Lodge. The hosts were very attentive and since we booked all three bedrooms, the lodge was fully ours. The bedrooms are nicely done, all wooden interiors which makes a warm impression. Size of the rooms is nothing special, bathrooms are ensuite.... more

We arrived at Birds Ferry Lodge on a rainy afternoon. After a trip up a dirt road, we didn't expect much. We were pleasantly surprised when we came upon the lovely main lodge. We were invited inside and offered refreshments by Andre and Allison, the owners. Birds Ferry is on a hill overlooking a beautiful valley with a view of... more

We visited Birds Ferry Lodge in February of 2009 and with out a doubt this was our favorite stay in New Zealand! The private chalet was incredibly wonderful and private. The views were breath taking. The food was truly the best in the country and the service from Alison and Andre was absolutely beyond our expectations! This is a New... more

I've been to over 100 cities all over the world, and I've stayed in all types of great hotels. I think that Birds Ferry Lodge provided the best experience anywhere. First, the great things about it: * The lodge is serene, beautiful, and the view is gorgeous at any time of the day * The owners are some of the... more

My husband and I stayed at Birds Ferry four years ago, during a honeymoon trip through NZ. We have traveled extensively through four continents, but when we remember the places we have stayed in our travels, we always put Birds Ferry at the top of the list. We think of it every few months--"Remember that place we stayed on the... more

The top of the West Coast in New Zealand is the end of the world. It's a place where shelter is appreciated and we found the right spot right along the way we were headed...granted it's off the main road....quiet, and lovely. Our only objection was that we didn't have more time to enjoy it. Our host, Alison welcomed us,... more

As we were looking around for a nice B&B to spend christmas, Birds Ferry Lodge turned out to be the absolute winner! We wanted a place just to relax, read a book, hear the silence and enjoy good food. This B&B has it all. Alison & André made us feel really welcome, took us on a trip through the forrest... more

We spent a few days in Ferry Mans Cottage and were delighted. Lovely site overlooking 2km of fairyland swale to the Sea. Impeccably built and kept. Complete and usable kitchen, solid wood heat stove/fireplace. Excessive large and well-appointed bathroom. Great food. Very helpful hosts. A perfect stay, strongly recommended. more