Cozy comfort, just like staying with family. Ruth's B&B is a charming ground-floor space with walkout access to the patio and a lovely vegetable and fruit garden. If you enjoy talking to chickens (yes, you read that right) the coop adjacent will feel like an added bonus to your stay. Modern bathroom facility, nice beds, and a cool, airy space. You are warmly greeted upon your arrival and given a rundown of what is available to you. The continental breakfast is well stocked - milk, juice, yogurt, different oatmeals and cereals, toast, jam, tea and coffee - and gives travellers lots of options. Ruth was more than happy to accommodate dietary flexibility and needs, just let her know prior to arrival and she will stock your space appropriately. Kaikoura is a smaller town along the coast, and Ruth is able to provide you with local tips, recommendations, and knowledge of the area, including both the human history and the geography. The property is literally steps from the Kaikoura Lookout with sweeping panoramas of the coast, and from another viewpoint adjacent a paddock which overlooks the seal colony. You really are close to everything. The only point of caution is that check out is earlier than most Airbnbs and hotels so just be sure you have a plan for the morning you check out. All things considered, Ruth's is a wonderful choice for a stay of any length and you should not hesitate to book this property if you have the chance.