Manageress Fiona and Heath were waiting for us at the ferry to take us and our luggage to the apartment and even gave us a short tour of the town (it's not that big, but it was helpful to know where everything was). The apartment was conveniently located, and the beach access through the staircase in the back of the property was much appreciated. We saw kereru (New Zealand pigeon), tui and other birds right on the property. We made good use of the car, which made getting to town easy after days of long hikes.
We used the kitchen to prepare breakfast and it had everything we needed. If you're taking the evening ferry, make sure to bring food for dinner from Bluff or get to the South Sea Hotel restaurant before 8PM. There's a Four Square supermarket, but it closes by 7PM. Overall, we had a great experience at Rakiura Retreat and would recommend it to anyone staying on Stewart Island. Thanks Fiona, Heath and Lorraine!