Kay welcomes you with an open heart. She displays the best of New Zealand: readily adaptable, sturdy and robust, providing personal touches and farm fresh food. We felt like we were visiting family. The cottage is wonderfully clean and drenched with natural light. The beds are comfortable. The area is so marvelously rural and quiet, but for intriguing local bird calls. We’d been driving quite a bit, so the long loop walk along the surrounding roads gave us time to stretch our legs and let our thoughts drift with the expansive countryside. We arrived on a chilly night, but the wood stove heated the cabin up quickly and held the heat through the night. Breakfast from Kay’s locally sourced bounty started our day off strong. Next time, we’ll stay longer.