The Blue Cottage is a great location from which to explore the Takaka/Golden Bay area including Farewell Spit and Abel Tasman National Park. Gay is a generous and friendly host. The cottage is compact, but comfortable and we appreciated being able to do our laundry and leave it under cover while we set off for the day. The fresh eggs and whole milk from Gay were much appreciated as were the plums from her tree. A good place for two couples or a family.