We loved the cottage and location! The cottage has everything you could need, especially if you plan to cook meals. The kitchen is stocked with cooking essentials such as oil, salt & pepper, and milk, which is really nice if you've forgotten anything at the grocery store before heading out to Manapouri. You can tell the owners once lived in the cottage -- nothing is missing, from nice warm bath robes to a heat lamp in the bathroom. Jessie was also incredibly helpful -- we couldn't get the wifi working on my laptop and Jessie popped over immediately and helped us figure it out. The property itself is quite nice and the gardens are lovely. The alpacas are very entertaining too. We would definitely stay again.