What a fantastic cosy base for our long weekend exploring lovely Stewart Island. Sparkly clean and really lovely beds! The log burner kept us toasty even though the nights were cold and wet. We loved the view, with ever changing skies over the sea. We mostly walked by various different routes into 'town', and only used the car for going into the hotel for quiz night on Sunday! But it's a great asset and we probably wouldn't have made it to the quiz without it!. We really enjoyed the guided Ulva Island tour - even though we already knew lots we learnt lots more. We took a water taxi up to Port William, and the 18 k walk back was fabulous. The evenings were not suitable when we were there, but lots of visitors report seeing kiwi in the garden. Good food at the hotel and prices at the Four Square were fine. The 'new' ferry was great to get to and from Bluff. And there is a lovely welcome from Mona when you arrive at the quay. After four days we went home feeling refreshed and relaxed and feeling like we had been away for much longer. Thank you Mary and Mona.