Carol's house was just as described - comfy and cozy. It was like having our own cottage complete with everything we needed for our two night stay. Carol was very hospitable and welcoming to us and answered all our questions. While the location isn't the closest to the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, it is close enough to spend two consecutive days there, using a rental car, and then only about 2 hours from Queenstown. We'd definitely recommend Carol's place for a relaxing and quiet stay in that beautiful area.