First thing's first! THAT SHOWER IS INCREDIBLE. I felt like 24 plus hours of travel grime was no match for the hot, hot water and incredible water pressure of this shower. I loved it!! best shower in all of New Zealand! and, it's a cabin in the woods, not the four seasons, so yes, a wee bit rustic on the aesthetics, but the power more than makes up for it. we also got delightful soap samples to try and take home from a local maker --a true delight! so, we arrived at night in the dark, but we're easily able to access our key and the chalet. in the morning we woke to incredible vistas of mount doom, AND the nicest, best breakfast of our entire trip. if you're planning to be anywhere in the area, make a point to stay here. it's wonderful.