A warmly welcoming cottage in the Maitai provides an excellent base for visiting Nelson and the surrounding area. Within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants, the immediate surrounds offer gardens, parks, a riverwalk and trails along and above the river valley. The cottage setting perfectly fits in with flowers, fruit trees, veggies and berries, nicely landscaped niches, outdoor dining and a quaint front porch. Graeme is a wonderful host, helpful and gracious, but respectful of privacy and unobtrusive. Abbey the cat adds her own charm to the overall experience.