“Great communication with the host. A well appointed place, very comfortable and in a quiet area close to the beach and cool little cafes. We really enjoyed our stay. ”
“Exactly what we needed for the last night of our little road trip in the South Island.Arrived to a warm and tidy space. Small kitchen that looked well equipped although we didn’t use it. Grateful for the quick 15min wash cycle which allowed us to take home clean clothes! Thanks”
“Our second stay at the City Cottage was just as memorable as the first. Everything was perfect. A big thank-you to our host, Sandra, for the wonderful hospitality. We hope to be back soon! ”
“We really enjoyed our stay. The stairs are not difficult as someone else mentioned. The single room is through a curtain connected to the lounge. The location is central and it had everything we needed, though I won’t be taking the shower home with me. ”
“Had a very comfortable bed and a great shower! There was a nice park down the street and a number of walking paths in the neighbourhood. The kitchen had everything you needed to cook and the deck had a beautiful view of the harbor. ”
"I’m not sure if the beds in this motel had been changed before we arrived. When we unfolded the blankets around 9 PM to sleep, we found hair on the double bed, which was really off-putting. I then checked one of the single beds and, upon closer inspection, noticed hair there as well. Normally, sheets should be changed between guests, but since it was already late, we didn’t want to confront the owner about it. We stayed for two nights and had brought our own bedding, so we chose not to make a fuss to avoid ruining our mood. That said, I believe clean bedding is a basic requirement for any accommodation.
As for other aspects of the motel—the kitchen was well-equipped with ample space and utensils, the bathroom, though a bit dated, was clean and functional, the stove was new, and the air conditioning worked well. With a child in tow, we found it quite convenient overall. The only downside was the lack of cleanliness in the bedding, which really affected our stay"