Dunedin was the central target for our visit to New Zealand, but only after several other exceptional cottages & homestays on both islands, so Deb could be forgiven if her home & hospitality didn't measure up to that high level. Fortunately for us, it was fantastic in every way. We felt so comfortable and well tended. Our itinerary had some flexibility, so when we arrived in the Dunedin area a day early, we expected to have to spend the night in a motel, but a helpful woman at the iSite called Deb for us, she said "give me a half-hour to make sure the room is ready, and come on over". Now THAT is accommodating travelers in need. The driveway is indeed a challenge, but Deb & her husband have ways to make it easy for the newcomer, so once you find their house the first time it's not that big of a deal.
Their home is lovely and immaculate, but very liveable, so each morning as I made my coffee & toast I looked around with wonder at how a regular working couple make it look so easy. The crown moldings in their home look like they would fit in at an art museum, which made sense when I discovered that they were Allistaire's speciality in his work.
The home is awesome, the view is terrific, but the hosts really make the experience, so the travelers who are lucky enough to be able to stay here for a day or a few, will never forget or regret their choice.