We really enjoyed Pam and Peter’s Eco Retreat. We stayed there on our way out of NZ en route to Christchurch and wanted a few more days close to Castle Hill and Arthur’s Pass rather than be in the city. The location was perfect for that purpose- an hour from CHC and from Arthur’s Pass. The space was simple but immaculate and very quiet at night. We slept great! It was nice to be greeted by mountain views in the morning. Although Springfield itself doesn’t have much to offer, there is a nice honey stand and the Taste of Kiwi cafe was good coffee and “cabinet food” like sandwiches and sweets. Plus the kitchenette in the space was more than adequate for cooking simple meals ourselves. My only critique is that the fridge is very small- and the grocery store isn’t close by- so don’t plan for storing food for extended stays.