Believe the hype. This place is a beautiful retreat in the hills, it's only 1.5 hr (picturesque) dive into cradle mountain national park... which made it a perfect alternative to more expensive accommodation closer to the site - aside from that there are plenty of other attractions in the vicinity. Then there is Kit, the super host... It was a real pleasure philosophising with Kit she has a wealth of knowledge on a number of subjects. In saying that Kit always respected our privacy and personal space. An A+ host.