Not the most modern accomodation we had in south nz. However everything was made up by a cosy fireplace and very warm host Leonie & Ray. The place is very clean. Leonie made sure we had everything we need, even a metal barrier to the fireplace as we had a active boy in the house. We did the Milford sound... More

Neat tidy & a lite fire in our room each nlght was such a bonus. Ray & Leone the hosts are a great source of information for travel and life experiences. Ray does a great tour to Milford Sounds, that goes to some places that others don't. Well done could highly recommend. Alan Cairns Australia

This was a good base for seeing Milford and Doubtfull Sound. The small centre was 5 minutes away with a variety of restaurants. The accommodation was clean and had everything needed for a good stay including a BBQ. We even did the trip to Milford Sound with them and got a reduction. This is to be recommended as well, a... More

Quite easy to reach town centre. Just a few mnutes to supermarket and town centre. An exceptionally very good location for stopover. It has a special setup with a penthouse at second floor. Good for cooking. Good serice at reception.

Leonie and Ray are poster people of hospitality. They made as feel welcome and at home immediately and were always available for advice about local activities, eateries, etc. They always made sure everything was to our satisfaction and was never any rush when we came with questions. We also took Ray's tour to Milford Sound, which I can only recommend.... More

We stayed here last month and couldn't be more pleased. Hope to return to beautiful Te Anau one day, and if so will definitely stay here again. Leonie was so helpful, let us keep some of our belongings at her property while we walked on the Routeburn Track. Very comfortable accommodation, all very clean, fully equipped kitchen, easy walk to... More

Birchwood cottages are small houses with good sized bedrooms,kitchen and lounge. There is the added bonus of a washing machine and clothes line for cleaning up after a walk. the bathroom is small but adequate. it suited the four or us very well. The owners are also very helpful with lots of local knowledge.

We had two nights here as a base for our Milford Sound adventure, for a family of 2 adults and 3 school-aged kids. We stayed in a three-bedroom cottage. The kids loved their rooms and the grounds, the trampoline was well used and Tess the dog was patted and hugged.I cannot say enough good things about the service or the... More

During initial check-in, front desk staff was professional and very friendly. They have free WIFI that was fast and reliable. The cottage was tidy and well prepared. - Our cottage was a little tight for 3 people.