Cornelius was there on my arrival to greet me and show me around. With a short time available in Akaroa, he did a fine job of showing me all the options to see in the local area. The house is beautiful and the setting is perfect, along with a lovely garden and facilities to sit out and just soak up the view. Cornelius is very interesting and interested in where people are travelling to. An excellent stop off and would highly recommend it.