This place is very special. The views are tremendous. The abundant birdlife is a delight (especially the tuis), and the outdoor hot tub is perfection. Inside, everything is very clean. The host does a great job of providing everything you will need, down to a welcome snack and sip, hair products, towels for the spa pool, lovely bed linens, etc. The two bathrooms could not differ any more, one (apparently) original, the other new and flash. The kitchen too is pretty retro, but has everything you will need (we cooked in each night, after visits to the great butcher). And the bbq grill is a pleasure as well. Only slight downside is the water pressure in the shower, but really, given all else on offer, who could complain?
As an aside, if you have the opportunity to do a cooking class at the Akaroa Cooking School, go for it, you will not regret it.