Bernie's place was handy to shops and restaurants - walking distance with an alley just a few doors down. The house appeared to be recently renovated and had good amenities. There was a lovely dining area, but we stayed in the winter and the heat pump struggled to heat this area so we ended up eating our dinner on our knees in the living area. The dining area would be a great place to eat in the warmer months though. Would recommend as a great place to stay.
Te Anau was also a great location to stay if you are doing a tour of Milford Sound. It takes around 2 hours if you are not stopping, depending on traffic and road conditions. There had been fresh snow for the two days prior to our trip, but the roads were open and there is plenty to see and do on the drive so you would need to allow longer.