We definitely recommend this cottage in Manapouri. It is a wonderful cabin like-house with great spaces and a lovely deck as well. We found it easy to stay at "home" and cook or go out to several of the places Carolin recommended in town and in Te Anau. This is a a perfect location for day excursions on Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound too. There are many wonderful 1/2 day, full day and multi-day tracks that start here. A walk on the the beach at Lake Manapouri is worth doing as is being there for the sunsets. We would definitely stay here again.