If you are contemplating a stay on Stewart and can walk up a moderately steep hill (almost everywhere on Stewart is up a moderately steep hill), or don't mind using the friendly local taxi service, I would simply say: rent this place. We spent a month in New Zealand traveling to many beautiful destinations and rentals: this island and this house were our favorite, and we really had to tear ourselves away even after a week here. The house itself is architecturally beautiful, light-filled, modern, and comfortable, and dominated by an incredible view over an inlet next to the one where the Ulva Island ferry departs. You will find yourself glued to the views at all times of day and in all weathers, while Tuis, Kakas, native pigeons, and other birds sing/fly by in the trees surrounding the home. The master bedroom has a floor to ceiling window that lets you watch a full sky of stars from bed at night. It's a paradise for nature lovers/bird-watchers and those who enjoy quiet places. We were lucky with the weather, with a week of mostly warm sunshine, which I know isn't the norm. However, I think we would have enjoyed our stay almost as much no matter what the weather. The house had a good library and a wood stove, and curling up with a book and the view also would have been pleasurable. The location is about as convenient as you can get without being in town. It was a relatively quick 5-10 min walk either to Oban (where almost all shopping, restaurants and activities are located) or to the Ulva Island Ferry, which we used twice to get to the island (and recommend.) Don't miss the walk to Observation Rock - wonderful views and just a few steps up the road. One thing to note aside from the hill: the steps up to the master bedroom are steep, so this is not a place for the mobility impaired if you use that bedroom (there are also two downstairs.) That said, I'd recommend it without hesitation to anyone else and would definitely stay again if I were lucky enough to re-visit Stewart. Bridget was a friendly and communicative host - quick to answer questions and offer local advice. And though she and her family live off-island, her house manager was just as responsive.