I was spoilt with my plan for a winter holiday at Kevin and Elda's place - not only did I have the whole place to myself for almost every night but I had the best seat in the house every night parked right in front of a wonderful log fire! There was plenty of hot water and I was always warm in the rustic but cosy accommodation. The ensuite room was private and convenient. Kevin was a mine of information and told me about some local places I wasn't aware of. I managed to acheive almost all the walks I wanted to do in the 5 days I had while being based in Collingwood, a perfect place to see this special part of Golden Bay. Kevin's warm and welcoming hospitality made my stay most enjoyable.