What a lovely, unique place to stay. The location was spectacular, the space was thoughtful and fully took advantage of its unique site. The space feels like a family place. It has a well-stocked kitchen with all the right tools (hello, cheese grater, carrot peeler, etc) as well as a comprehensive assortment of pots and knives (including one that may actually be a machete). The bedroom has gorgeous views out over the Cook Straight. The bathroom was comfortable and the hot water copious. We didn’t use the loft but it was cute! We actually spent time working there (unfortunately) and had 4G on Spark, which allowed us to videoconference to our hearts content.
Despite being off the grid, we had no issues with power during our summer stay- we loved keeping the lights on from the day’s sunshine. We were thoughtful about our usage but not miserly. There was a note to boil the water before drinking, so if you don’t love the taste of chilled boiled water (I don’t) I would suggest a trip to the store for a couple of extra large jugs.
There were sunsets! And seals! (we loved meeting Furdinand the Fur Seal) And tide pools full of paua shells. Chrissy was really responsive and answered all our questions. It’s a delightful getaway only a short drive from Wellington; we can’t wait to return.