There’s more than a hint of Nordic style in this holiday home hunkering down in the vast Mackenzie Country. It’s the tussock-toned vertical cedar mirroring the Southern Alps that does it. That and the crisp, fuss-free lines of the 153sqm home. Then you notice the design – a U shape with large windows on the west-facing gable ends. These frame the drama-filled vistas for those in the living area and main bedroom respectively. Snuggled between the two wings is a 7.5x8m kwila deck, which offers views without the prevailing wind. It’s the ultimate outdoor entertaining area from which to enjoy this special setting. Due to the clever floorplan, the house accommodates three bedrooms, two living spaces, two tiled bathrooms and plenty of storage. The designer kitchen, with a bonus scullery, is compact but user-friendly. Dark cladding and roofing complement, rather than dominate, the raised section on which the dwelling sits. This house has it all – a relaxed holiday feel with the reassurance of a well-built permanent home.