Carolyn is a super friendly host that greeted us warmly in person and explained all the amenities in the house. Poppy the cute dog and Lolly the cat also greeted us the moment we arrived and followed us to the house. We also get some bonus yummy free ranged eggs and soft freshly baked bread. The house is lovely and clean, well equipped to make our stay comfortable. Near Bushy beach for viewing yellow eyed penguins, which we managed to see around 7:30pm (2 hours before dark) with a binocular. Carolyn’s recommendations for food and local attraction are spot on and well enjoyed by our family. This is a real gem if you are stopping by Oamaru. Highly recommended!