It a not a Cottage as described, it's a Tourist apartment in a complex of many. Staying 1 night, we couldnt wait to leave. For us it had the ambience of a camp ground kitchen block. The location is great and the parking spot is handy. The painted cider block interior is very basic and the photos make it look better than it is. The unit has been transformed into a Wheelchair accessible unit since the photos were taken, which is fine if that was what you were expecting...we weren't. It mainly impacts the bathroom because it becomes a wetroom as a result. The shower curtains can only do so much. The wifi is very slow (4-7 mbs download, 0.8 mbs upload) & dropped out frequently. Whilst right on the street this can be disconcerting because everyone looks right into your room as they wander by. We only stayed one night, so didnt bother to be asked to move. For us we found it disappointing against the description. At the price (mid week, outside of school holidays) it poor Value for us. It was cosy or relaxing, thankfully Akoroa and Takamatua have so much else to offer as a visitor, so we stayed out of this room as much as possible.