This is a motel unit, attached to other motel units, (which I did not expect) surrounded by bush, and it has a little deck (attached to the office so not private). I loved the resident tuis and hearing all the birds. There is nothing much at Papatowai so make sure you take all the food you’re going to need to cook for yourself. There was a cooktop and microwave. Thoroughly recommend the gypsy coffee cart up the road. Craig is a great host but the motel unit is very old and tired, with an 80s tv and vhs player. The bed was not very comfortable but it was all very clean. The location (being in the middle of the Catlins) is great and there’s some nice bush walks to do. The beautiful cathedral caves and McLean falls are just up the road 10-15mins and we’ll worth looking at.