Sarah’s chalet is perfectly situated if you are looking for a calm, peaceful, and nature-filled retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Exactly as advertised and with all the amenities you need, including a well-equipped kitchenette and some lovely teas and coffees. I enjoyed reading through some of the local maps and guide books as well as leafing through some of the novels when I needed some down time.
Sarah is extremely communicative and her son was very helpful and polite also.
The bus stop is a 5 minute walk away and it’s an easy 15-ish minute bus trip into the city centre. The buses only run about once an hour, which wasn’t a problem at all for me but if you’re going to be spending lots of time going in and out from the city centre you may want to find something a little closer. As I said, it was perfect for me as I was able to easily visit the city as well as walk straight up Mount Wellington (about a 4.5 hour return trip from the house to the pinnacle and back, though could be longer or shorter depending on your fitness level!)
There are no shops within walking distance as the place is fairly secluded, if that’s something you need to consider. Wasn’t a problem at all for me - I enjoyed the peace and tranquility!
Thank you Sarah for a lovely relaxing stay :)