I just loved Catherine to bits!! She is so kind and cheerful, just her presence can make you smile and feel good. The cottage was lovely with gorgeous views, and exceptionally clean. The bowl of fresh fruit, plate of homemade muffins, and fresh flowers were a wonderful and unexpected welcoming when I arrived. Catherine was extremely helpful with local information on eating, groceries, walking tracks, tours and such. I did a Milford Sound cruise. Had I known in advance her husband worked at Doubtful Sound I probably would have opted for that, not only because it is more remote and less touristy, but because her family is part of it. Truly, if you have the time available, stay here at least 3 nights or more. There is so much to do here and you could not ask for a nicer hostess!