Maunganui Stone Cottage

I could not live there

We listened to Helen on the radio who lived there totally off the grid but ended up having medical problems and had to go back to the main land. Chooks still around and bit of a paddock drive to get t...

A real historic stone cottage

The stone cottage is full of treasures and fascinating objects all beautifully displayed. It is very interesting to visit. Helen the owner is warm and gracious and very generous in welcoming visitors.

Well worth the walk

Unfortunately we had a very wet day otherwise we'd have enjoyed it more and walked along the beach as well

Great experience.

Helen, who lives here, is fascinating to talk to and the cottage really interesting to visit. Definitely recommend.

Best Thing To Visit On Island

Speaking to the septuagenarian Helen at her Stone Cottage was the most interesting thing I did on the Chathams. Helen grew up here and continues to live quite happily off the grid in a house built by...