Shirley's place is lovely, it is clean, spacious, very modern, comfortable and very quiet. We had a wonderful sleep, after our outdoor dinner at The Pier Hotel. The pictures do not do Shirley's place justice, it was so much nicer than we expected. It is worth a stay just to experience the incredible sunset from your private, outdoor space. Shirley and Chris are warm, welcoming hosts. We enjoyed our visits with them. Our Whale watching was cancelled, due to high winds in the South Bay, but we had access to a spectacular "tramp" from South Bay to the Seal Colony at Fyffe Quay. We were amazed by the views, the turquoise water and the opportunity to see the seals in their habitat.We did this walk twice while we were here. We were both enchanted by this beautiful town. If you are thinking of travelling to Kaikoura, you will love Shirley's Place.