u will love beech cottage...
:) its a cozy place stone-thrown from the church of the good shepherd & the mackenzie dog statue...
the parking is alittle snug for me and especially when its icy, its tough to manuveur in. tried it once decided to just park at the mackenzie dog's and walk back under the blanket of stars.
we were sorta snowed in during check out.. Alex's husband drove in to get us (&our luggages) out to our car.. and even taught me how to put on the snow chains for the tyres. while we were Q-ing to drive out of Lake Tekapo... he checked in on us as well, making sure we were okie. very helpful and genuine pple!
house wise...
no complaints. well heated for the winter.. kitchen's well equipped for cooking... heater in the bathroom is awesome too. would recommend and would return!