Sarah’s place fulfilled our dream of a real kiwi summer bach Christmas. The house is nestled in bush just above a quiet bay. There are beautiful views from the house and deck and a short walk to a nice beach that’s great for swimming. The house is classic 1970s and is well set up with a full kitchen, 3 good-sized bedrooms, bathroom, washing machine, and BBQ on the covered deck. There are lots of books, games, toys, DVDs, and of course the beach to keep everyone entertained. A couple of points to note: the water is from a spring and while usable, it is not suitable for drinking. We brought our own, although you could boil it if you want. There is also no rubbish collection in the Sounds, but there is a big recycling station just up the road and Sarah collected our food scraps for her chickens. Overall, this is the perfect spot for a truely relaxing summer break.