An exceptional place that we had trouble leaving. The views are spectacular even on cloudy days. Just watching the weather roll by was spectacular. We also loved the privacy the house provides. Even though there were people at the cottage, we felt very secluded. There is a short walk down to the rocky beach for those who want to swim. We did some great walks from Mount Cook village and from Lake Tekapo. The house itself is very comfortable and large. The deck gets sun and shade at different parts of the day. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to be back. A tip-make sure you use the numbers provided for communication rather than the app. Hosts were very responsive and helpful when we called.