Gilchrist accommodation from NZ$231

I love staying at The Woodsman for the nostalgic log cabin, Twin Peaks, 90s grandma vibes (I promise those are all compliments coming from me)! The lodge itself and the rooms are so cozy looking, with everything woodsy or log cabin themed. I loved the giant 90s television - first time I've watched cable tv in years! Unfortunately the cleanliness and comfort in the room could be improved. Our shower curtain liner was covered in mold (room 14). The room had a strong air freshener smell when we walked in, which was off-putting. I couldn't find a plug-in to remove, so I'm assuming they sprayed something. The smell dissipated in an hour or so. The rest of the room was reasonably clean, just dusty in the corners. The air conditioner was appreciated, but wouldn't go below 73 degrees and dried the air out considerably. We woke up feeling like raisins from the dry air, and it was difficult sleeping in stuffy temperatures (it was surprising it didn't cool off more as it was 48 outside overnight). Overall I would absolutely stay here again, mostly for the vibes and nostalgia! I do hope the owners take these notes into account to make it a more comfortable stay, as I hope to see the lodge succeed for decades to come!