Although arriving late in the day we were welcomed by our hosts and the lovely Cindy (their lamb). The cottage is very accessible but also secluded. You arrive to a well equipped kitchen with a few extra unexpected touches like home cooked biscuits, eggs from their chickens, bacon and bread for the BBQ breakfast, juice, ground coffee and all the bathroom supplies one could want.
Aside from these, the setting next to the stream is fantastic. You can also walk 20 minutes upstream to the waterfall (great for a morning walk).
I would recommend this place to any couple or single person. It's very private and secluded but still only a 5 minute drive from Akaroa and all the restaurants.