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    Jugglers Rest Backpackers

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    8 Canterbury Street, Picton 7220, New Zealand
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    “homemade jams”(20 reviews)
    “fire show”(14 reviews)
    “herb garden”(9 reviews)
    Free Wifi
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    All reviewshomemade jamsfire showherb gardenthe kitchenfree range eggshome away from homenew zealandfriendly atmospheresouth islandfelt like homehomely feelold houseliving roomtwo nightscomfortable bedsstayed longerhighly recommend this place
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Gem of a hostel!

    When I arrived the owner, Nikki had made 'not' cross buns for the guests for Easter weekend. What a welcome! Beautiful and cosy this hostel feels like a little home. It's very clean and the beds are the most comfortable Ive found so far (no...More

    Thank Josephine T
    Response from stripycat69, Owner at Jugglers Rest BackpackersResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thanks Josie, Looking forward to your return so we can try some more juggling/hooping and poi :-)

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Cozy home-like hostel

    This place is so cute! It appears to be a converted house into a hostel. The yard in front is beautiful with a patio and front deck and lots of chairs/picnic tables for chilling out at. We stayed in one of the cabins outside the...More

    Thank Erin D
    Response from stripycat69, Owner at Jugglers Rest BackpackersResponded 3 weeks ago

    Aw, Erin thanks So much for thaking the itme to review us in so much depth. Much appreciated :-) Yes, I'll get some better signage sorted for the office/check-in. Often I'm in the house too..and I can see that it can be confusing. Thanks for...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Home away from home.

    Really nice feel here. The garden was great to chill in and around the house has a nice homely feel. Nikki the owner was great. She is very welcoming and she puts out a-lot of fruit and veg to help yourself to. Also, we accidentally...More

    Thank Chippin'Ollie C
    Response from stripycat69, Owner at Jugglers Rest BackpackersResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thanks for your review Ollie, hope to see you here again during your NZ adventure :-)

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing hostel that feels like home

    This hostel was rated one of the best in the world by Huff Post and it’s no wonder. A beautiful house with a perfect host, Nikki. She gave me an impromptu juggling lesson! Also, grape vines hang from awnings everywhere-and these are life changing grapes....More

    Thank davehudson28
    Response from stripycat69, Owner at Jugglers Rest BackpackersResponded 2 weeks ago

    AWWW, Blushing like one of those tomatoes ;-) Thanks David!

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Like home but with grapes and garden veg <3

    Beautiful rooms and a country kitchen accompanied with abundant tomatoes and grapes from the garden. A gorgeous veranda to chill and eat on in the sun and a warm fire and sofa to go in to if there's a chill in the air. Nikki makes...More

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    US$50 - US$66 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Response from Till1234 | Reviewed this property |
    Uhm it is a quiet long walk. Takes you probably 20min by walking... But I'd say it is worth it. You can try to ask them to pick you up, but I think they don't do it normaly.
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    "couples, pick the cabins!"
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    "Blue, red or cabin room for couples are great!!"
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    "Single room was absolutely lovely and spacious."
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