Lucy is very friendly and welcoming. When we arrived in the evening, she showed us around the house and the separate sleep out section. She even allowed us to use her kitchen to prepare our dinner. The location of Lake Hawea is like one of the first few towns after a long drive past the Haast highway. Lake Wanaka, which is just about 15 minutes drive away is more touristy. If one who would prefer the proximity to Lake Wanaka, but still want to enjoy some farm-like stay, this is a perfect stay. Lucy has a friendly dog named Manuka and rear four chickens. The space is sufficient for the four of us to sleep in, basic and comfortable. We had some friendly chat and exchange of experiences with Lucy, which made our stay even more intimate and lovely. Strongly recommend for travellers to stop by at Lake Hawea and stay at this space.