We stayed at Carolyn's place for 3 nights with our daughter. It's a great spot for exploring the surrounding area, with 15 minutes to Waimate (and wallabies!) & 15 to Oamaru.
There's a lovely reserve just across the state highway which takes you down to the river (although access to the river once you're down there isn't super obvious) & Riverstone is a great spot for a lazy wander.
The house is warm, has really comfy beds, a great shower & a well kitted out kitchen, as well as ample outdoor space for running about.