What an amazing stay! My dad and I came to the cottage so that we could be near Mount Cook Aoraki, but not have to stay up in the remote village. The cottage was right along the way (40 minutes south along a BEAUTIFUL drive) and Robyn gave us excellent suggestions for what to do. There is a grocery store 10 minutes away in Twizel and the cottage's kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, and tools. Cooking meals there was easy as can be. OH and Lake Pukaki's blue water is the most breathtaking thing you will ever see. I am still amazed thinking back on it. Stay here if you have the chance!