Jack’s Shack is a very stylish house to rent with plenty of room and the most comfortable bed with gorgeous linen, a glamorous bathroom and spotlessly clean. My husband and I had 2 nights and only used one bedroom but if travelling with another couple it would have been suitably spacious as there are 2 sitting areas . The house has been beautifully decorated and although we did not use the back yard it was safe and flat and would have been great for a bbq. The location is convenient to central St Helens and the beaches of Akaroa. We especially loved Beerbarrel beach. You do need a car if staying here. We loved having Netflix and I appreciated the magazines and all the little extras. I would definitely book this place again and all communication with Ricki was excellent. We did not meet and entered via a key lock which was efficient. The property is good value for money.