From the moment I arrived I was in heaven! Jo greeted me warmly when I arrived and the cottage was exactly as lovely as the pictures show. I spent hours on the deck outside and enjoying that view. It truly is stunning. Hosts Paul and Jo live on the same property in the main house and as a woman traveling alone this made me feel safe and comfortable. They were right nearby and very responsive when I had questions. They truly care about you having a good experience in the area. As I didn’t have a car they helped me make arrangements for a pickup at the airport and a drop off in town and Jo was kind enough to drop me at the airport as she was already heading into town on my last day.
The cottage is in easy walking distance of two wonderful wineries and if you’re up for a slightly longer walk, there are easily 2-3 more you could visit. I rented a bike in Arrowtown and biked all the way back along the river and the wine trail to Kinross for dinner. Jo and Paul recommended Kinross and The Chop Shop in their guidebook and both were delicious. They know the area well and gave me great advice and suggestions.
This cottage is a slice of heaven. You’ll want to return here many times. And remember to look up at night and see the stars. With almost no light pollution, it’s extraordinary.