Hosting between 2 and 5 guests in our farmhouse in a most stunning location close to Auckland makes this your perfect one night stop over either arriving in New Zealand or before leaving for the airport. Rural setting yet only 3 kilometres off State Highway 1 at Mercer. The space Enjoy all the facilities of a wonderful home, say hello to our friendly donkeys, sit awhile on the tranquil lawns or enjoy a BBQ on one of the terraces. Two bedrooms with a private bathroom make this an excellent space for families of up to 5 travelling together. Guest access Access to the common areas of the lodge including northerly facing terraces with wonderful rural views. Our donkeys Tyler, Cindy and Franny, love affection and are very inquisitive. They adore been stroked and brushed, we can give you carrots to feed them. We ask that you feed them sliced carrots in a bucket only, so that they never get used to hand feeding (we never want them to mistake fingers for food!) Our resident cat is extremely welcoming of new visitors. Other things to note We are less than 3 Kms from the highway, McDonalds, the local pub and restaurants. There is a courtesy bus that from the pub and we are happy to drop you off should you need a lift.