Brenda was a perfect host! Her and her husband were friendly and very welcoming. She provided more than what we needed like a baby bathtub and toys for our daughter. The breakfast was more than enough and very nicely presented. The location was perfect for exploring the Hokitika area and it was so nice to wake up to birds chirping and being surrounded by nice trees and a big yard. The cottage is SPOTLESS and you can see how much care they put into it. We loved using the modern kitchen and the shower was great. Only downside was we could not use the nice table and chairs on the deck because there were wasps around the nearby fruit trees. I only mention this in case someone has a severe allergy to them. I do, but was not stung, so in the end it was not a problem. Definitely stay here if you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, beautiful little cottage!