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Exterior
Dining
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Takaka, GOLDEN BAY
  • Place, Ngarua Caves
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Kahurangi National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Abel Tasman National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About this property

TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS.

Nestled in the floor and head of the Takaka Valley Golden Bay.Outstanding views in every direction surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains.

Visit the film locations of The HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS. You will be in staying in MIDDLE EARTH.

Soak up the lush velvet greens of the pasture to the stark grey of the scree runs with every imaginable shade in between from the Chalet alfresco deck.This is just when you wake up to the call of the Goldfinch and Tui birds in the morning. As the day unfolds so do the colors and hue to magnificent evening shades. The environment is a symphony of Rest, Relaxation and Recovery.
You will be staying on a working deer, cattle and game farm with tame Red Deer to get up close and friendly with as well as a small flocks of turkeys, chickens and ducks. Also Bob our working dog and his companion Bella.
In the evening you will be able to watch the colors change to the sound of the Thrush singing good night. At night you will be blown away by the expanse of twinkling stars and thoughts of the infinite universe.
The farm has walks through native bush and pine plantations where further views can be soaked up.
The chalet is self-contained but if you want to be waited on we do that as well with full scrumptious organic meals either served in the chalet or in the main farmhouse.If you want to become part of our family for your stay you can. We cater for exclusive individual needs.
We are within easy reach of cosmopolitan artisan Takaka and pristine beaches are 15- 20 mins away. The stunning world renowned Kahurangi and Tasman National Parks are easy access being 45 min away. Cobb Valley offers magic day walks as well as the expansive Cobb Reservoir in the shadow of Mt Arthur and Snowdon.
We can organize your stay and point you in the right direction of what there is to see and do. Sit back and relax for trips into middle earth and beyond.

You will think you have died and gone to heaven. Exclusive, reserved just for you.
Special conditions:
Smoking outside.
Check out at 10 am morning of departure unless prior arrangement made.
Minimum stay 1 nights.
Child $30- 50.
Extra adult $50
Pets allowed with prior approval
Wifi and internet limited to 1 GB.

Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to Ngarua Caves. Enjoy features like laundry facilities.
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6.7 miles (10.8 km) from Abel Tasman National Park and 5.8 miles (9.3 km) from Kahurangi National Park
TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS. offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Upper Takaka farm stay is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Smartphone
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Takaka Golden BAY Hobbit Lord OF THE Rings
TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT LORD OF THE RINGS.
TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS. Upper Takaka

TAKAKA GOLDEN BAY HOBBIT AND LORD OF THE RINGS. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodation close the Able Tasman, beaches, caves, Farewell Spit, lots of interesting activities. The farm house is comfortable and well equipped. Kitchen is well oufitted, even shap knives! Beautiful deck for al fresco dining. Comfortable beds. Rob and Ivor are fabulous hosts willing to share a wealth of information about the area. The farm animals are fun to observe. An overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice but not all we expected

The property was lovely and we had a nice stay but the description of the property is not accurate. It is no longer a working deer farm (much to the disappoint of our kids) and you can’t walk around the property and up through the forest (much to the disappointment of my kids). All in all would recommend still.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Value for money

Perfect, nice and quiet and good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

This property is located on a farm with turkeys, chickens, lamb and pet deer! Lots of space for two people!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing farm stay

Ivor and Rob were friendly hosts and easy to communicate with. The house was as expected and in a beautiful setting in the Takaka valley. The amenities were good. It may be good if the hosts invest in some new cushions for the couch for extra comfort as they were a bit worn, and some sharper knives would be useful in the kitchen. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, kids loved looking at all the animals. The accommodation was quiet, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay Y., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm Stay with great views

Great place to stay - well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay Y., Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness

Great farm stay

Great place to stay and great that Ivor takes one night stays
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable farm cottage.

A very well equipped, spacious farm cottage. The owners were very friendly. We enjoyed the farm animals: Bob the dog, sheep, hens. Nice environment for a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Recharge in Paradise

Had fantastic time. The hosts, Ivor & Rob were really helpful and made our stay a total treat. So many things to do in the area and then relax with a beer with the deer in the afternoon. Highly recommend staying here :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benoit P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tidy and super well located

We had an amazing time at the farm and the kids really enjoyed checking all the animals. The house is clean and very functional in rural Golden Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm Stay

This is a lovely peacful place, Ivor & Robyn were very helpful giving us advice of where to visit while we were in the area. The bach was very well equipped and if you needed anything you just had to ask. I would recommend this to my freinds and family and would book it again if we come to New Zealand. Thank you Michael & Teresa Armes

10/10 Excellent

Jenny V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private comfortable farm stay

This was perfect for our small family that dont really want to be in the hustle and bustle of the main areas but close enough to commute easily. Very comfy and nice outlook onto the valley and farm animals. Owners are helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andreas K., Forstinning, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice quiet place

A large house, ideal for families with children who like to have animals around
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A good way to explore the area

Even though we had to leave a day earlier than expected to help out a friend stuck after a cancelled flight out of Takaka, we enjoyed the location and property, with a good vibe and plenty of space. Robyn and Ivor were great hosts. Do be aware that there are cockerels on the farm so you might have some early wake-up calls - it is a farmstay after all. The chickens roam around so might be close to the bedrooms sometimes. The highway is also nearby but we had no noise worries from that and it makes it very easy to just pop down the drive and head out into the region on adventures. When it came to cleaning up, it was good to find a decent quality vacuum cleaner in the cupboard - little things like that help and it's a useful time saver.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mathias O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than the listing

A little gem. Nice hosts, cute goats, ducks, turkeys, chickens and dogs. Too rural to have Vodafone coverage, but Spark works like a charm!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Deirdre M.

Clean and comfortable.

It was a bit farther from Takaka and I feel the owners should put in the listing that it is 20kms before. Kitchen knives need to be sharpened so they are useable. Friendly dogs and animals. Quite lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

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