Lisa’s cottage is a very cozy retreat to get away from life and relax. We self catered on our holiday and took advantage of the grill and microwave. The vanity and towel rack in the bathroom have a lot of character, as they were custom built using lumber found on their property. The beautifully framed pictures of elegantly dressed tuis and an adorable kea with a halo were absolutely charming. We enjoyed sitting up in bed in the mornings watching the rabbits and birds in the yard and trees.
The listing is clear that there is no WiFi, and it spells out the cellular providers that can be accessed from the cottage. The map on the listing also shows the location is around 30 minutes from St. Arnaud and around 40 minutes from Blenheim. These were not issues for us when we booked the cottage, but they became issues at the time of our stay due to the unfortunate circumstances around COVID-19. We needed to make expedited plans for flying back to the US, and as a result we had to drive to Blenheim to get a cellular signal and access the Internet. If it hadn’t been for that, we would have been very happy to unplug from life for a few days. If you are considering booking this cottage, keep in mind our circumstances were completely unprecedented, but you will still need to decide your own comfort level with staying in a remote location.
If you enjoy winery tours, there are literally dozens of wineries on the way to Blenheim.