We had no idea what to expect staying in Omaui. It seems so out of the way but it really isn't. We're not keen on staying in the middle of town anywhere and just took a chance on Omaui. We are so glad we did. The cottage was very tactfully designed with wonderful little touches. The outdoor tubs were lovely to say the least, the little books and games like Chinese checkers were a great addition, and the kitchenette had everything you would ever need to make a real home cooked meal. I used some fresh herbs from the herb garden to bake some salmon in the inverter oven and had some lovely fresh courgettes that John and his partner were kind enough to offer us from their personal garden.
I would recommend anyone looking to stay in the area to stay with John in Omaui. The beach is absolutely lovely...there aren't many beaches on the South Island with fine sand. I would also advise to anyone debating between an AirBnB experience or a hotel stay to really consider staying in an AirBnB like John's. Meeting people and making new friends truly makes a stay memorable.
Thank you, John!