Cosy Riverside Cottage is exactly as advertised. Stayed with my father and fiancee for 3 nights over Christmas and it was exactly what we needed: peace and quiet, comfort and nature. Extremely comfortable. Shaun was a fantastic host, only wish we could have spent more time with him. He was prompt with replies, provided lots of information and made the stay hassle-free.

We currently live in Macau where it is busy, noisy and polluted; the cottage was the exact opposite and wonderfully rustic. Lots of kitchen supplies made our Christmas meals a breeze, with a peaceful front porch where we ate outside for our Boxing Day meals. Fully stocked wood-burning stove in the living room made chilly mornings very comfortable. Extremely close to Doubtful Sound cruise departure point, and only about 15 minutes drive in to Te Anau for supplies and other excursions - a great base for exploring the area.

We are from Canada and we were surprised with how much the space felt like a rustic cottage in Ontario: we felt very much at home.

We can't say enough good things about this place, highly recommended for people who want a laid back relaxing spot. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Thanks Shaun!