Ruth and Brian were excellent hosts, with all the extra touches to make our trip to Kaikoura special! They were there to greet us when we arrived, and showed us the private room and bathroom (ground floor), and welcomed us to enjoy the view of the bay from upstairs, too. The rooms had plenty of clean warm towels, soft bathrobes, extra soap, breakfast items, and a very comfy bed with electric blankets. They invited us to share an excellent meal fresh from the sea with them, and gave us some great tips for sightseeing in the area, as well as connections with local fishermen to get out on the water! We were able to do many things in Kaikoura based on their suggestions that we didn't know about before arriving - which was fun and helpful! We also enjoyed the use of the hot tub, and the amazing stargazing right from their backyard on the Kaikoura Peninsula. From their house, it is a short walk to town, the beach, a seal colony, or to trails that circumnavigate the peninsula. They have a sweet little dog that is well behaved and fun. We enjoyed our conversations with the hosts and would definitely recommend staying at Ruth's in you're in Kaikoura!