We truly enjoyed 5 nights at this pearl in Blenheim, at the heart of the Marlborough wine district. We came to explore the local wineries and what New Zealand has to offer in nature. We got much more than that. Everything is so close by, and Pieter is the best host we have ever had. He was not only courteous and welcoming; he opened his entire home and gorgeous garden to us and introduced us to New Zealand culture, history and nature. Much more than we could have asked for. He even let us use what we desired from his organic kitchen garden and its mixed greens, strawberries and herbs. The house itself is a spectacular place, well hidden from the road, with a beautiful creek in the backyard. In between road trips we rested with a glass of wine, coffee or tea on his covered porch listening to birds and duck swimming by. Cooking was a delight in this big, modern gourmet kitchen. We can highly recommend this extraordinary place.