It was originally built in 1929 and offers casual accommodations with uninterrupted views of the South Island. The lodge features a well-equipped kitchen, a courtyard, and a cozy lounge area. The comfortable bedrooms have heating, bedside cabinets, lamps, artworks, and electric blankets. The bathrooms are private but not en suite. Amenities include covered bicycle and motorbike storage, guest laundry, and indoor and outdoor dining areas. There is free on-street car parking nearby and limited free WiFi. The regular commuter train to Wellington city center takes 25 minutes. Plimmerton village center, with cafes, shops, and a railway station, is a 15-minute walk away along the beachfront.