Great place for what we were looking for, which was somewhere quiet, affordable, warm, near French Farm, and where we could do some basic cooking.
Something other guests might find it helpful to know: the kitchenette is tiny, and the fridge particularly so. Don't aim to prep complicated meals, or take big things for the fridge. The stovetop was a single element unit that was stored in a cupboard under the bench, so you took it out, put it on the bench and plugged it in. It worked extremely well! There were a good supply of pots, frying pans, bowls and utensils.
The beach is roughly 10 minutes walk away down a steep-ish track through bush. It's a gorgeous beach with stunning views out to the Akaroa heads.