If you are looking to get off the grid and experience New Zealand nature at its best then this is the place. It is peaceful, quiet, tranquil and in the words of Dave Dobbyn... a slice of heaven. Close to Farewell Spit to do a tour (they will pick you up at the end of the drive on the way through), and a short drive to the small town of Pakawau if you need a general store or feel like a pint in the caravan park bar (which also has an extensive food menu). The house was immaculately clean and homely, with everything you need (and more) in terms of utensils/kitchen items, and very good instructions on how to use everything. A good BBQ and veranda to sit and have dinner outdoors which we used both nights as had great weather. Beds were very comfortable and the views from the upstairs rooms were also stunning, but do yourself a favour and drag yourself out of bed at sunrise as it is worth it. Our favourite part of our stay was the family of peacocks who kept us very entertained.