An eccentric, very off-beat house. The location on Best Island has a nice away from it all feel, but be aware that the beaches and area is very tidal with big mud flats, so there is a limited amount of time you can use the kayaks. The house itself is very, very full (and I mean really full) of clutter and stuff. There are three tables in the kitchen and living area which add to the clutter. Even upstairs the hallway is full of stuff which means you need to move around furniture. Cleanliness was average to poor, with the most disgusting dish cloth you've ever seen. Step stools and seats in the bathrooms were pretty gross. The upstairs shower is quite the wackiest I've encountered temperature and flow-wise. The BBQ and hot tub areas outside are pretty wacky, with strange wooden structures and steps. There is sharp gravel area between the house and the hot tub, so wear flip flops. The furniture on outside and on the upstairs deck was not at all like the photos, either in set-up (there wasn't any) or quality (no loungers upstairs). The light on the stairway needed was out, so we were careful going up and down the stairs. On the positive side, it's magic to stay in Nelson but be away from the city. Very easy access to Richmond and all the attractions of Nelson and the area. Great provision of towels and blankets. Nelson Holidays were good to deal with. The cottage was occupied when we were there, but looked a bit of a dump with stuff everywhere. Rubbish bins and recycling needed to be sorted. Overall, it's like a decades old family bach that some will love and others will find kinda strange.