We pretended it was summer in April! Fantastic house, location and facilities. My husband and 7 year old daughter used the spa pool everyday, went kayaking a few times and made use of the lovely nearby bush/bay walk. Wendy and Robbie were easy going informative hosts, and Monty the dog excellent company when exploring or lounging. Just a hop, skip and jump to nearby Akaroa where we ate lunch or dinner on a couple of the days. We had some excellent fish and chips at the local Duvauchelle Bar and Bistro, plus a stop to pick up some Barry's Bay cheese. Thoroughly recommend this accommodation if you want a relaxed, seaside getaway.