it is a rather rural stay in a rather idyllic situation in a yurt, you are prepared for that. however be aware that no electricity in the yurt means you have to make other plans to recharge phones etc. solar heating on shower water was ok for me in December but maybe not at other times of the year! there is a gas bottle stove top but I did not get instructions on how to make it work for making a cup of tea etc. no frig for perishables either? food options in near by Little River will definitely be there during the day but ? in evening. I ate in Akaroa both nights I was there but bear in mind it is a 35 minute drive over relatively slow hill roads to get there. a rather unique stay, and certainly cheaper than overpriced Akaroa (my main reason for staying), but with obvious limitations.