The Reverend Porter and his family lived at 24 Reed Street until Ill health forced Reverend Porters' retirement in 1915 this period saw many church committee and fund raising meetings, the Porters being very involved in the community.

The house remained St Pauls Church Manse until 1928 when it passed into private hands, six years later after many additions and alterations 24 Reed Street "Glen Mavis" private maternity home was opened and operated until 1946, the last 2 years as part of the the Waitaki Hospital.

The next 57 years saw many owners and occupants. The house was converted into flats until Austen and Jay McMillan purchased the property in 2002. Then started the process of restoring this historic building back into a home.

Oamaru Creek Bed and Breakfast started welcoming guests in November 2003.