Incredible, idyllic, peaceful, quiet, unique home and location. Off the grid, but very comfortable and you wouldn't know it was off the grid because everything still functions as if it was on-the-grid (wifi, lights, etc...). Shaun & Vanessa are wonderful hosts, very welcoming, and kind (invited us to join them w their friends and family on New Years Eve). They've built and incredible home, and live in a way that is hard to imagine as reality for folks like us from the big city (New York City). Growing incredible berries (which you get every morning for breakfast), and vegetables, and having their own cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, donkeys. The home overlooks beautiful rolling hills of green, and while sitting on your private deck you look out directly at these hills, just as the photos show. its just a minute down the road from the local "town" of Little River, but it is a solid 25-30 minute drive from the town of Akoroa. This was a bonus for us, but it should be noted if you expect to be closer. Highly recommend staying for several days at this peaceful home. Thanks Shaun & Vanessa!