We had a good and relaxing time at Lara's place! The house is conveniently located ~3 mins drive from the town center, where you can find amenities such as the supermarket, restaurants and where the Bicheno Penguin Tours gather. There was a huge backyard, with the back gate access to the shorefront and we heard lots of penguins making their way back to their nests at dusk. The house was also very spacious, and would be a great option for families visiting Bicheno.