My stay at Kathrin and Walters place was delightful. The cabin was immaculate and all the special touches very much appreciated -from the vase of sweet peas filling the cottage with it's heady fragrance, to the bowl of fruit on the table and goodies in the fridge, to the strolls around the garden and chats with the very knowlegeable Kathrin on all things gardening. What was nice is that I know I could have stayed and not interacted with anyone if I had wanted privacy. Everything one might need had been considered and Kathrin's committment to ensuring I had the best possible experience was obvious ( running to reassure when the local siren went off one evening or offering little edibles from the garden or even letting my do some pruning if my desire to garden overtook me!) Whether you want the peacefulness of the surroundings with the river and beach nearby or the shopping, wining and dining of nearby Oamaru, it was all within easy walking or travelling distance. A truly memorable experience made even more so by the hosts.