This was our second stay at Brett's place (see previous comments in Nov 2020). This time the weather was good and we had a wonderful week. If you are thinking of staying in Portage then we recommend staying at Brett's place. It has easy access to the Queen Charlotte Track, to Kenepuru Sound and the wider Marlborough Sounds area. It has a huge deck, glorious views, a large fridge/freezer, and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Brett is very helpful too and communication with him is easy. Self check in is simple.