The cottage is very comfortable and the garden view is lovely. It’s very quiet at night. The cottage is well appointed (e.g., laundry powder, dish soap, plates, wine glasses) and having the space of a true one-bedroom unit was luxurious. The kitchen has a fridge, toaster, and small microwave. There is a clothes washer in the bathroom as well as a drying rack in the closet or clothes line outside.
Hastings is convenient to lots of wine tasting and the must-do Gannet Colony Overland Tour (seasonal). You can drive to Te Mata Peak for a great view of the countryside.
It wasn’t an issue for us but you should be comfortable driving in reverse to back out of the narrow driveway (which is shared with Maurice & Christel).