We stayed at Barbara’s place for nearly 2 weeks when we were caught out by the COVID lockdown in NZ. It turned out to be better than we could possibly have hoped for. The location near Little River on Banks Peninsula is a gateway to fantastic walks and bike rides. The cottage looks out over an amazing valley and the view is constantly changing. The sun rose and set spectacularly most days, and even when it was overcast, the dawn and evening choruses from the native birdlife were haunting and other-worldly. The place is very clean and well set up for short stays, and warm and cozy even when it is snowing on the hilltops.