My husband and I experienced four nights at Lara and Phil’s and enjoyed it immensely. Lara is a caring and a hands on host personally guiding us down the tricky driveway, lighting a fire for us on cool evenings, bringing in fresh flowers from the garden and fresh fruit for breakfast. This couple has brought their artistic talents to this hillside retreat already full of its own character. Highlights: THE best view, amazing woodwork, spacious, great host. Nice drive into Dunedin, nice walk into Port Chalmers. Large functional kitchen overlooking THE view. It was perfect for us, a newly retired couple.