We were in Okarito for some bird/nature photography and even though it's such a small village to begin with, this was a great location having a balcony view of the lagoon and being just across the street from the historic "boathouse". Plenty of space and amenities and enough heaters of every type to ensure there was plenty of warmth if needed. Gemma and Baz were great hosts and we also did the kayak tour which I highly recommend. We look forward to another longer stay next time we're through!