We had a great time at Blair's place Riptide although there were a few issues. It was a comfortable, spacious house and exactly as shown in the pictures. The layout of the house suited us really well. Upstairs living area was great for our small family. Open fireplace was enough to keep whole house warm and there were beautifully aesthetic touches (gorgeous art work, 50s ceramic egg cups!! cushions and bedding) that made it feel homey and lovely. National Park next door was a treat as was the late checkout that Blair afforded us. Blair's communication was prompt and thorough - Thanks Blair. We had issues with not only a blocked main toilet (that Blair told us about on arrival) but also a blocked kitchen sink - This was a real inconvenience as we cooked up a very labour intensive meal one night and clean up was a real hassle. The remaining toilet upstairs was not private enough for some of the guests because there is a window connecting to the bedroom. And we found out after booking that the spa bubbles did not work - a shame because we had chosen that place because it had a spa.
Overall though, we had a great time exploring the garden and enjoying the house, games and books on offer. Thanks Blair.