This gorgeous guest house is not just a place to stay on the way from Christchurch to Akoroa, but a blissful retreat and a vacation destination unto itself. My 4 girlfriends and I booked for one night, and upon arrival we all immediately wished we could stay longer (but sadly it was booked for the next day). Here are a few of the many features that’s made Rob and Marie’s home so magical: 1) sheep and chickens! Marie let us feed the sheep in the morning and gave us fresh chicken eggs for breakfast; 2) gardens! Marie gave us a tour of her garden and gave us citrus and plums and herbs to augment our meals and a tea infuser so we could make delicious lemon verbena tea; 3) a porch with a view! watching the sunset from the porch with wine and chocolate made for a perfect night. Other highlight include a deep tub, cottage-chic red chandaleirs, comfy beds, washer, and plenty of spices in the cabinet for cooking... Marie and Rob were gracious hosts and made us all feel welcome. In addition to the sheep, they have two black labs, which only improved my stay, but if you don’t love dogs, no worries, they are fenced in. There are flying bugs from the nearby lake (the lake which you can see from the porch), but they’re harmless. They may buzz, but they don’t bite, so you can enjoy sitting outside in the evening. My friends and I highly recommend this peaceful oasis.