Where do I begin!? Marilyn and Laurie are quite simply the most lovely hosts and we felt as if we were staying with family!

The apartment attached to the main home was clean, comfortable and fully equipped in a lovely neighbourhood. We arrived fairly late in the day after 8+ hrs of travelling and it was Nic's birthday so we decided to find a local bar for a nightcap. The bars are not so local and within moments, Marilyn invited us upstairs to join them for drinks and food.

We could not have anticipated hospitality & good company to this extent. We had considered politely declining Marilyn's offer due to tiredness but are so glad we didn't! What a wonderful evening of story swapping, good humour and some great local knowledge.

Laurie prepared fresh NZ muscles, salmon, a cheese board and sausage rolls - if it had been early enough to take us out on his yatch, he would have done (he was itching too even then).

With full bellies and merriment we returned to our apartment for a great night's sleep. Fab shower and a full array of breakfast supplies, including fresh bread were available.

Marilyn & Laurie were unobtrusive, easy going people and made our fleeting stop an absolute pleasure and one we will remember with fondness. We only regret we couldn't stay longer.