We spent three weeks at Shelby's place on Till Street in Oamaru and were very impressed with what a good job she and her partner have done to renovate the house and make it such a lovely place inside. The sofas, recliners and bed were all very comfotable. And since I am a writer, I was particularly enamored of the big wooden desk! The bathroom - recently renovated - is lovely. The shower great!
Only two things we should mention. The first is that although the house is only about a 15 minute walk into the center of town, it is at the top of a very steep hill. As long as your knees are in fine shape, no problem! But if not, and unless you will be driving to town, it is something to keep in mind. The other thing is that if you are planning-g to stay more than a day or two, and will be eating your meals at home, it would be good to stop off at the grocery store and stock up on some supplies -he like plastic bags, spices, condiments, sugar, etc. The kitchen is sparkling clean, there are all the basics -- dishes, glasses and flatware -- but nothing extra. This may have only been a concern for us because we were there such a long time! Overall, I think this is a lovely house in a beautiful town and would recommend.