Loved breakfast. Loved the view out to the vineyard.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing to note

We loved staying in the heart of the vines. Mandy was so helpful and friendly.

Stayed in March 2024

Very slightly inconsistent shower temperature, but really nothing that could diminish the enjoyment of this stay.

Outstanding stay in the pod, overlooking the vineyard. Rode around the area on bikes. Stars at night.

Stayed in March 2024

WiFi coverage was limited to shared sitting/dining area

Excellent location looking out over vineyards & next to cycle trail. Very hospitable hosts with delicious breakfast (especially the homemade marmalade!).Well maintained bikes available to hire from the property. Comfortable room with modern shared kitchen. Weather not warm enough to try the pool.

Stayed in February 2024

Sunrise over the vines was very special and the breakfast was beautiful. Very peaceful too.

Stayed in February 2024

Great location, central to wine growing area. Bike hire great fun. Clean, comfortable, open common area. All modern facilities, high standards. Great welcome by Mandy and Patrick, couldn’t have been more helpful (even arranged short subscription for sky sports). Very knowledgeable about area. Beautiful breakfast made from home grown produce.

Stayed in February 2024

Mandy was a great host and provided us with fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, juice, French press coffee, and eggs for breakfasts. The pool and hot tub were great. Close to all the wineries. Use of guest kitchen facilities and large common room was included. Lovely homestay on beautiful property with congenial hosts.

Stayed in February 2024

The Wi-Fi coverage could be improved in the common room and in the bedroom.

Mandy’s hospitality was warm and generous. She made us feel very much at home. The unit was very well equipped and we were able to make most of meals in the kitchen. Her breakfasts were ideal. The site is lovely, surrounded by vines and they have a beautiful entrance lane with olive trees on both side.

Stayed in February 2024

The property was centrally located with spacious outdoor space as well as indoor space. There was the added bonus of the mineral pool and hot tub

Stayed in January 2024

Possibly the eco toilet as we werent expecting that, but it wasnt a big issue for us, and more of a point of difference!

Firstly, Mandy is amazing! She picked us up from the station and drove us to Antares. We really enjoyed the Stars and Vines pod and the gorgeous view right next to the vines.Every detail has been thought about for comfort with care. Bikes to ride to the river, vineyards or to dinner and back, and heaps of local knowledge about the vineyards and the area. The welcome bottle of bubbles and chocolates for our anniversary, to a wonderful breakfast laid out for us every morning, by the fabulous Mandy. We enjoyed the refreshing swims in the pool and also the gorgeous Wairau River nearby. Had a wonderful, relaxing fun weekend in 28-30 degree heat (January) and will be etched in our memories forever.

Stayed in January 2024

Very peaceful and tranquil

Stayed in January 2024

We had chosen to stay in a glamping pod, which was great. However, the eco-loo in an adjacent building had no hand-washing facilities and the adjacent bathroom is not yet complete - we had exclusive use of a bathroom in the B&B property a short walk away, but I wouldn't have wanted to walk there in the middle of the night. I'm sure the bathroom adjacent to the pod will be complete soon, but this is a minor disadvantage at the moment, even if glamping!

The location was superb, set in a beautiful garden with a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers and the sound of many different birds. The property is surrounded by vineyards and has its' own orchard of citrus trees and olives. There was also a pool and hot tub for our use. We were provided with everything we needed to make our own breakfast, with home made fruit salad and jams put in the fridge for us; and fresh baked croissants brought to us at the time of our choice. If we'd been there longer we could have used the barbeque provided for our exclusive use.

Stayed in January 2024

Great location close to wineries

Stayed in January 2024

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Mandy and Patrick are super hosts and make you feel like being home there. We got the double rooms with own kitchen and living room, which was a lot of space, well equiped, clean and a nice style. Vineyards were super easy to reach by the bikes and the view around was also fantastic, even at night with moon and stars. We liked the pool very much and the self made olive oil was one of the nice and delicious details. We will go there again, if we come back to NZL.

Stayed in January 2024

The host, Mandy, was extremely warm/welcoming and very helpful/knowledgeable of the area. The place was secluded and quiet, with an amazing view of the stars at night. Breakfast was a bonus, with great coffee and lots of options. I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed in January 2024

That we couldn't stay longer!

Mandy the host was so welcoming and lovely. The facilities were comfortable and homely with lots of liitle touches which really made it special e.g. flowers on table, yummy croissants for breakfast plus there was a pool and hot tub.

Stayed in January 2024

We liked everything about our stay

Extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful hosts. Comfortable,clean and stylish accommodation. Located right in the heart of the wine growing area, some walkable and all within cycling distance of the accommodation

Stayed in December 2023

The shower was not operational but it was no problem to use other facilities that were excellent.

The location was superb and the host was very welcoming. It was great to be able to hire bikes on site and vineyards nearby. We loved the hot tub. The breakfast provided in the pod was very good and Mandy's attention to detail was much appreciated.

Stayed in November 2023

The bathroom was a bit of a walk but not a big deal

Everything lovely. Glamping at its best!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing!

Super cozy with beautiful views and Mandy was so lovely! Everything you need is available.

Stayed in October 2023

Nil

Mandy and Patrick great hosts based on old English b and b style. Loved the stay. Bike ride with wineries easy distance. Accommodation great, hot tub and beautiful gardens

Stayed in November 2023

We liked everything. However, the main bathroom is a short walk away. There is a toilet next to the pod but has no water,so to wash your hands you have to use main bathroom, although wipes are provided. The owners are working to expand the toilet unit to a bathroom which will be fantastic.

The hosts were very friendly and hospitable. The location was beautiful and very peaceful. The pod was unique and quirky and very comfortable.

Stayed in October 2023

Our hosts, Mandy and Patrick were so lovely and accommodating.

Stayed in June 2023

There is no lighting outside it was pitch black.

Stayed in May 2023