Sarah was so great, so nice, and very helpful.
There were not many choices in Te Anau for accommodations. The cottage was extremely basic, and kind of old. Everything in it was old, including furniture and electronics. The bed was decent. The coffee maker was broken (my bad for not addressing with host), the hot water went out (Sarah fixed it very quickly), and it was SO WINDY outside that we didn't really get to enjoy the outdoor furniture. The bathroom was like a locker room, no homey or nice touches, a tiny sink , and very low/
The road to get to the cottage was filled with potholes and rocks were jumping up at our rental car. The main house and the 2nd cottage were close-by, could see through windows, but there was plenty of privacy.
This was our last stop in NZ on a 2 week trip and I was disappointed. It was fine, but it feels like a very cheap place to stay, but wasn't. I think my gripes are mostly about price discrepancy more than anything. Again, Sarah was great!