Beautiful view and a nice bottle of Sauvignon Blanc! We enjoyed watching the planes take off and land...the mountains and lake were ever-changing into more beautiful vistas. The Autumn colors were vibrant and there was a dusting of snow high on The Remarkables. The road to Millford Sound is gorgeous, but allow plenty of extra time for the twists and turns or slow drivers. The bathrooms are warm with towel warmers (nice touch most NZ homes have). Comfy beds/linens and spotlessly clean. We were traveling with my elderly mom so we appreciated having only one step into the house and she had the bedroom on the main floor. Akarua had good food - tender beef cheeks, crusty bread with peanuts, sesame seeds and cumin, yummy smoked salmon, chorizo and prawns. Their 2017 Rua Pinot Noir is actually cheaper at Countdown though. Washer and dryer were a great amenity. We had a lovely stay!