The guesthouse is beautifully presented and particularly well-equipped with everything you need. We appreciated the thoughtful touches, such as the mini Christmas tree. The cottage is in a great location and close to all the highlights - we were particularly impressed with the Hundertwasser Art Centre and the Wairau Maori Art Gallery (recommend doing the guided tour). We also checked out Hello Pickle (good coffee) and Sprout Cafe (delicious salads and wraps). Aqua Restaurant was a good spot for dinner (recommend booking, particularly if you want an outside table on the balcony). Thanks for a great stay.