We stayed at Holly Homestead for 2 nights in August 2009 as part of our grand tour round the south island. We had a lovely stay here. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are spotlessly clean and fitted out to the highest standard. Breakfast was expansive and delicious, a lot of the food (bread, cakes, biscuits, etc) are... more

I was sorry to only spend one night at Holly Homestead as I was instantly made to feel at home and my room was an absolute delight. Nothing was too much trouble for Bernie and Gerard who really went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect. And it was. I loved my room, the bed was divine, the... more

We stayed one night at the "Holly Homestead" in July. We found the owners helpful and accommodating (though the husband was rather quiet). The room was nice and the breakfast was excellent. Our bathroom was extremely impressive, with dark wood throughout and a very warm, homey feeling. The owners also graciously covered our car (to prevent frosting on the windows),... more

We received a warm welcome from Bernie with cookies, tea, and lots of information about the glaciers. Holly Homestead is beautiful; care was taken with every detail in the restoration and in providing for a guest's every need. There were even earplugs in the room for each person! Watching the sunrise over the hills while at breakfast was spectacular and... more

Upon our arrival, Bernie greeted us warmly and immediately brought tea and cookies. She introduced us to the other guests as they arrived, and the warm fire and friendly atmosphere made us feel right at home. Bernie was a great help with restaurant selection and descriptions of various activities. Because of her suggestion, we decided to go kayaking and she... more

My wife and I stayed at Holly Homestead as part of our driving tour of New Zealand. We stayed in 15 or so bed and breakfasts all over both islands and found Holly Homestead to be decidedly one of the nicest we stayed in. Our room was very roomy, the bathroom was very large with a great shower, and the... more

Everything about Holly Homestead is wonderful.We stayed in their best suite which is way under priced by any standards.Service is magic and the hosts are what makes NZ a destination to live in let alone re-visit.Are we qualified to say this - yes, we are Kiwis and we have a B&B -we are going home to 'up' our standards.Thanks you... more

We stayed at Holly Homestead for two nights and were very impressed at the very high standard of accomodation provided and helpfulness of Bernie and Gerard. It was great arriving there and seeing Mount Cook in the distance. Our room was very comfortable with every consideration given to our comfort including a heated floor in the bathroom. As soon as... more

We recently stayed at Holly Homestead during our Honeymoon and we were not disappointed. It is a wonderful restored house in a great location just to the north of Franz Josef township. Bernie and Gerard are great hosts and provide an excellent service to their guests. Bernie's local knowledge is really useful and Gerard makes an awesome breakfast. The breakfast... more