We took an intercity bus up from Queenstown instead of driving and got to Takoha and Simon's place with our trolley luggages after a 15 min walk from the drop off point. Simon was so kind as to give us a lift to the bus stop the morning we left. Otherwise it was a safe and peaceful walk in the dark each night back to the house from the main area where most of the restaurants and drop off/pick up points were at. House was as beautiful as described! Comfortable and warm in the cold winter. Franz Josef had plenty of surprising good eats. Only met Simon who was friendly hospitable!