Robert’s place was beyond perfect. There were so many added touches. The place just pampers you with its stunning views all around outside and it’s luxury touches inside. The bed was so comfortable with silky soft sheets. The kitchen was well stocked with high quality appliances and sturdy cookware. I love it when a vacation house has heavy solid silverware. It signals to me the owners attention to detail and to make the rental feel more like a home. The furniture throughout the house was comfortable and homey. The views were wonderful from every room. We loved watching the swans and ducks on the pond with the backdrop of mountains all around. It was truly a magical place and the location was great for some nearby hikes. We did travel to Mt. Sunday which was about an hour and a half, but the drive was beautiful and the hike was fantastic. We also hiked the Rakaia gorge which was only 15 minutes away from the house. We could have stayed longer. Thank you Robert and Jane for all the care you take in making this vacation rental the best it can be.