Our two weeks at Cass Bay were wonderful! The cottage is very modern, light and comfy. It was nice also to have a laundry machine and dryer. What is really special about this place is the incredible view of the bay and surrounding mountains. It is so quiet and calm; a perfect place to relax and renew. Our host, Claire, was so friendly and accommodating; she picked us up in Christchurch, got us hypoallergenic bedding, and showed us around Lyttleton nearby. She also gave us great tips, helped us figure out the cable (we are not good at tech, but we wanted to watch the World Cup!), and helped with providing cooking options (from crock pot to a fab gas barbeque). We very much enjoyed the coastal hikes, and walked into Lyttleton for yummy meals, the great farmer's market, and the Festival of Lights. Although we didn't have a car, we were happy to walk, take the bus or cab back and forth for meals and groceries. (Some people might want to have a car handy if they don't want to walk.) The wifi is also great to have here. Thanks again Claire for a lovely place to spend our last two weeks in New Zealand! We hope to be back! Karen and Gerry