Location is great with a slight walk to the center of town. Cottage is small and not ideal for food preparation since there is no sink. We were a small family of four and found it hard with two kids, most notably sleeping on the futon, very uncomfortable. No issues with the queen bed. The cottage is perfect for 2ppl, not small families. Check-in and communication is hassle free. If Wanaka is a short stop over, this cottage is perfect, for longer stays in town, size of cottage and lack of full kitchen could make it little uncomfortable.