Duvauchelle Dream was a beautiful home base for our family holiday. We found the lounge slightly more spacious than the photos suggest, with very comfy seating and afternoon sunshine streaming in. The kitchen is well equipped and there are thoughtful touches throughout. We enjoyed using the barbecue and eating dinner under the large umbrella on the deck, where you can see the sea between roofs and treetops. While the Duvauchelle beach wasn't ideal for swimming - maybe it would have improved at high tide - we drove to Akaroa, about a 10 minute drive over the hills, where there's sandy beaches, wharfs, a playground and green spaces. We visited the Akaroa farmers' market, enjoyed lunch in a foreshore restaurant, and trawled the quirky shops. Then we had fish and chips for dinner at the Duvauchelle Store. All in all a wonderful stay, I just wish we stayed longer than two nights!