The facility was fantastic and was everything it was advertised to be. A private sanctuary that will wow for its placement on the southeast coast in the Wairarapa, and continue to suprise and welcome you with its small touches from the books and boardgames available, to the second fridge and full gas bottle. Throws for the cold evenings, Futons in the lounge, decks of cards and a roaring fireplace to boot make the place feel like a mainstay of your own family. Close proximity by vehicle to the beach, although we walked the track, recommend driving for anyone not at medium level of fitness. Cell phone coverage is patchy and intermittent but the remote nature adds to it's appeal with more impetus on time with friends and family. Plan on bringing everything you need as the gravel road can be a hassle to navigate as our overseas city slicker guests noted. Carmen was a fantastic host, whose comms, friendly nature and local knowledge will put you both at ease and set you up for a fantastic time in the spacious lodge.