This little retreat space was a perfect three day pause in our tour around New Zealand. We needed a place to regroup. We prepared home-cooked meals, did laundry, watched a couple movies, slept long wonderful nights and explored the nearby trails on foot. Two recommendations (beyond staying in this cottage) are 1) sea kayaking from the beach you can see from the cottage and 2) driving or walking to Lyttleton for dinner and drinks at the Civil and Naval. We had wonderful communication and attention from the folks who run this place.