Guest Book Comments

"we loved ....the food (scrumptious, yummy, top nosh!)..your kindness, chats around the table, laughter, relaxation, Sadie, Joe and Oscar(thanks for the walks doggies!).  Our bath under the stars and the fireworks were unforgettable"

"We'll always be grateful for you nameless ...acts of kindness...we had the best of times"

"We came we saw and we were conquered! This place should be bottled as a tonic from the 21st century, a sliver of paradise, perfectly preserved - with love....its people like you who make the magic"

"We are left wondering why our life in England is so complicated and how we can unravel it"

"We have found kindness and the best welcome from you"

"A truly satisfying and memorable experience for us. The issue is do we tell our friends or keep it a secret SHANGRI LA writ large."

"wonderful 2 night stay with fabulous food and felt very much at home with you."

"..2 nights of our honeymoon in this beautiful haven.  Loved everything"

"Another great stay. Too brief but always enjoyable never-the-less"

"When we first contacted you we could never in our wildest dreams have imagined how wonderful our wedding was to be.  You have been the most perfect hosts.  Thank you for..making our wedding day so very very special"

"What a fantastic time we have had here......your food has set the standard. The garden is to die for"

"We love Ngaio Bay..."

"it is a refuge, a haven, beautifully conceived and maintained"

"Have you any idea how much we have looked forward to our return to this sanctuary?"

"...another great holiday at your home - our home at the other side of the world.  This is the best place to spend our honeymoon"

"The first morning we woke by the sea and saw the dolphins"

"Magical moment after magical moment - remembering our time here will provide clarity and calm as we head into another busy year. Our children have been in paradise!"

"Thanks so much for making this such a glorious family holiday. Swimming, fine food, easy pace, perfect"

"Somehow I just knew this would be the perfect place"

"Ngaio Bay has it all! Most especially the friendship, the care and love you get when you come...forget the fabulous home-cooked dinners, the hot bath, ..its the family feel...we'll be back .Soon!"

"Nothing prepared me for THIS...what a special place...we appreciate your warmth and hospitality and wonderful food...Our bath was so beautiful and .our finale of fireworks - spectacular!"

"Ngaio Bay, hard to get there but you two make it harder to leave.  Thank you"

"Our romantic little home and the delicious meals surpass our thoughts"

"..towards Christmas in a piece of paradise...thank you for welcoming us and sharing your bay with us  for a very special few moments.  We enjoy the food so much"

"After several weeks of reorienting ourselves to life in Pennsylvania (and wintertime), we want to tell you and show you how much we loved our visit to your home and to the South Island. These two photos aren't online, but remind us of the great fun we had at dinner and breakfast with Ute and Claus (sp?). And the wonderful food! And all we learned about living lightly on the land -- not to mention ordering excellent coffee in New Zealand. Peter keeps raving about the croissants and coffee. The chocolate cake/torte you made especially for me was outstanding, as was the one and only Pavlova I have ever had in my life. I expect no other ever to match yours."

"Thank you very, very very much for your warm welcome and for sharing this fantastic place with us.......keep like you are!"

"After a great dinner we had an awesome bath at the beach."

"We are certain that your tranquil and beautiful retreat will be noted as the most unique lodging of our New Zealand adventure."