The house was in a quiet location. We enjoyed being able to walk down to the beach within five minutes, but weren't lucky enough to see the penguins walk up to the dunes. The beach is absolutely secluded and untouched, and a wonderful place to watch the sun set. We loved the big, wide windows in the lounge and main bedroom, which let in plenty of light. The dual system heater/cooler was effective in warming the lounge area; being able to close off doors to different parts of the house helped to keep it warm. We also appreciated the electric blankets to take the edge off the chill in the evenings. The kitchen is well stocked, with most utensils we needed to cook dinner and breakfast.