Barb and Geoff are excellent hosts offering their guests a warm welcome. The rooms are well appointed and a hearty cooked breakfast was offered in the morning. There is easy access to the vineyards bike trail. For train enthusiasts, there is a volunteer run train twice a month starting nearby.

There is not much to do in Waipara. Not many of the wineries are open for tastings or cellar door sales.

An amazing little paradise in wine country. Barb and Jeff are perfect hosts with their little furry helpers sultn & pepper. The room is super comfy with great garden views. The garden is a treat to explore and relax in as well. We wish we could have stayed longer! Breakfast was top notch, perfect soft poached eggs, homemade bread and all the trimmings.

The place is so peaceful, and the owners have added their own creative, personal touches to everything you see, it's fantastic! Add to that the incredibly comfortable bed, brilliant shower and most delicious breakfast, and you have the best stay you can find in the South Island. Great hosts too - these guys are really inspiring! We were welcomed very warmly, and felt free to make ourselves at home.. they gave us unlimited help on everything available locally, and run a wee food truck nearby, which is equally first-class! Would definitely recommend and intend on returning. Solid wifi connection and only 1hr from Hanmer.

Beautiful house and garden Very friendly hosts who made us feel completely at home. Large room and bathroom with large comfortable bed Delicious cooked breakfast (bacon, sausage, poached eggs, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms) Quiet location.

No TV in bedroom - didn’t bother us but might be an issue for others

It was a great loction in the middle of a beautiful winery region, with quick access up the mountains to Hamner Springs. So much in the area to see and do.

there was nothing to dislike about the area or the accomodation

Warm, friendly, helpful, and welcoming hosts, gorgeous character property, it all made the stay the stay very special and memorable. Great location for exploring lovely countryside.

M-m-m-m! Who doesn't like a homemade breakfast with all the fixings! The bedroom is nice sized and love the ensuite bathroom with a great shower.

Would have liked to have a chair or something to sit on in the bedroom other than just the bed.

Barb and Geoff were fantastic hosts and cooked an excellent breakfast. The room was beautiful and very comfortable. We would have loved to stay for longer.

There was nothing not to like.

We chose Barb's Place on the basis of its location - close to winery lunches at Greystone and Black Estate. We enjoyed Barb and Jeff's company as we chatted about all sorts of experiences and current affairs!

No air conditioning, but the fan worked for us.

Barbara was an excellent host. Also let me put stuff in her fridge

Had to travel 10 minutes in car to get evening meal, but host recommended Brew moon and it was excellent