It was a cozy place to come home to after a chilly day out. It had a few board games that we gladly used when the rain kept us indoors. The shade leading to the front door was definitely helpful during the rainy weather as well. While the Wanaka tree is walkable from the house, we did need a car to drive a bit to the nearest restaurants and supermarket (not much of a big deal, really). We loved our stay there.