Black Box Cottage is cosy, warm, comfortable, clean and spacious! Sharon and Che were so welcoming and friendly, hospitable to a fault. They took the trouble to drive over at night when we had trouble with one of the glass doors, just to put our minds at ease! Appreciated their generous provision of toiletries, coffee and tea, firewood... Excellent location for shuttles to Whakapapa ski field. The only thing we found a little uncomfortable was the high dining table and chairs. For a large family with young kids, who cook and eat at home often, the setup was a little less child- friendly. The high kitchen sink also made meal wash-ups a bit more challenging. But all in all, it was a pleasant stay and we would recommend it.