The location is beautiful and peaceful as it backs onto farmland. The house has a huge deck (with an outdoor bath with piped hot water) and a garden. It is an older property, full of period features and very cosy and comfortable. What stood out was the thoughtfulness and attention to detail shown by the host. They gave great instructions on finding the place and things to do and see in the area and replied very promptly. They supplied all kinds of things we didn't expect - washing up liquid, bubble bath, books, board games, milk and eggs in the fridge, charging codes for phones and more. Wifi was good. Karamea is a fabulous place for people with dogs and this is a fabulous and welcoming place to stay, at an extremely reasonable price. We would definitely return and recommend to others.