What a lucky find! We loved Rae’s house. We had to find accommodation at short notice and discovered Poatina. A lovely mid century village from the Hydroelectric days. The town is small but full of very friendly locals. There is a gorgeous art gallery in the tearooms and a convenience store, everything is within walking distance. The views to both the mountains and the valley are breathtaking. We walked on the mountain and the golf course, rode bikes, saw lots of wildlife, cooked and enjoyed books by the fire when it rained. The house has everything thing we needed with the most well equipped kitchen we have encountered in our travels and the beds were extremely comfortable. Rae was super quick to respond to our questions and provided practical solutions. We recommend a visit to Poatina to anyone who wants a restful break in the country.