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Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

First Time for Glamping, Interesting, Peaceful, Relaxing.....

Review of Okuti Garden
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 22 Mar 2017
So on my bucket list for a long time has been clamping. I have seem it adveise numerous times and wonder what it was like. Well, while I was in New Zealand I had the opportunity to try clamping with my daughter and grandchildren. It my sound strange, but my daughter arranged that I had a clamping "yurt" in close proximity to certain things, while her "yurt" with the children were tucked a little further back, I liked that because at times my grandchildren would "come to visit" me in my clamping tent.

It's a short walk up a small hill but had some very nice views. Just a few yards away was the tepee tent which the visitors were very quiet there. On one side, just a few yards away were two very large pigs that were well behaved and you didn't hear them until they morning at their feeding time.

I have to mention that they have a caravan that you can rent for your stay to sleep in and it is just really neat even from the outside.

Now, we all live in houses and have bathrooms and so does Okuti Gardens but you have your choice. Seriously, there is a modern day bathroom in the game/music room with shower or you have your choice to use the composte facility. The enclosed game/music room is where you can charge your cell phones, etc but it does take a while.

There is an open air game room which is great for evening games with the kids or if they are young enough they can enjoy the trampoline just for them.

The open air shared kitchen is just as quiet when you are by yourself. Yet at the same time when you are sharing it with other "clampers" it's enjoyable too because you get to meet new and interesting people, Just kind in mind that your refrigerator goods are a few yards away in the computer shed (although no computer is in the shed) You can also charge your cell phones, etc if there is an outlet plug available.

Now, if the weather is super nice and you need a shower, you can try the outdoor solar shower. It was still a little too chilly for me to try that but I'm sure it was interesting.

Three of the things that stick with me are: the "fairy lights" that come on as night time falls and stay on till late. The choice of candlelight or flashlight in the "yurt" and the hospitality of the owners Jane, James and Jim. They work at making this such a wonderful place to go and distress.

Oh! and d[[[[on't be afraid of the dog. He is a gentle as can be.
Date of stay: December 2016
Room Tip: not a hotel but whether you pick a tent, tepee or caravan it's peaceful
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 8 February 2017

Our family had an amazing time at Okuti Garden and can't wait to return for more peace, quiet and total relaxation. The garden was gorgeous - with little rooms under trees for relaxing in, fairy lights and lanterns when darkness set in. We slept in a spacious, beautiful yurt which had the most comfortable beds. We were woken by bird song and braying donkeys.
Our children spent each day exploring the trees, garden, around the lake, talking to the donkeys, bouncing on the trampoline, playing the piano.
Okuti Garden was wonderful, thanks Jane, Jim and James for having us and creating such a beautiful, eco friendly haven.

Date of stay: February 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 23 January 2017

I am sooo glad we have found this place. It is absolutely awesome. The yurt we stayed in was very spacious, clean and has comfy beds (even warm water bottles were provided). The hosts are very welcoming and helpful and you can tell they put all their love into this place. Their dog is adorable and very playful. We were lucky enough to have two sunny and warm days so we cold experience the outside solar shower, the rustically outside kitchen and other outside seating areas. The place is very handy to start the Little River trail bike ride and if you wish you can book yourself in for a relaxing Hawaiian massage. For sure I will recommend this place to others and I am looking forward to stay there again :)

Date of stay: January 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 3 January 2017

Wonderful stay in the teepee over the New Years with me and my girlfriend Moya. Such a beuatiful place to be with such beautiful people to accommodate it. Everything is very well set up. Excellent hosts and a very welcoming dog :) HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Date of stay: December 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 29 November 2016 via mobile

So sad that we only found this on or last night - though fortunate as we may never have left! If you want a truly magical NZ experience where you feel a hobbit might pop up at any minute searching for a ring, then this is it! Scenery is phenomenal, accommodation is such fun and the owners made us feel really welcome. We cannot recommend this highly enough! Thank you so much for a truly memorable experience! X

Date of stay: November 2016
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 18 May 2016 via mobile

I came here with my best friend for my birthday this year and loved every second of it. Beautiful piece of land, cute and friendly pets and total relaxation. We stayed in the lower yurt and it was amazing. Super comfortable, it felt as if you were in a hotel room. Although it didn't have power, there are plenty of tealights supplied that create a great ambience. Really welcoming people who run the place as well, happy to give you a tour if you wanted. The outdoor kitchen was a lovely touch, had all the facilities needed to make ourselves dinner and eat outside while enjoying the great views of the surrounding mountains. Highly recommend checking this place out! I can't wait to come back.

Date of stay: February 2016
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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