Maxine is a very friendly and attentive host. The cottage is very private and comfortable and yet only 5 minutes drive from Havelock North village. There are many renowned vinyards in this region. The bedding is of good quality and the heater keeps the place toasty warm during cold evenings - we experienced an unseasonly cold and wet weekend during our stay and still enjoyed it. The shower is pretty good too. There's no TV in the room and the internet was a bit slow, but one can always bring predownloaded books and music to enjoy. The internet was good enough for basic emails and website browsing. All in all, this place offers great value for money.