We spent 2nights with Ruth and Brian and wish could have stayed longer! The accommodations were even better than described and Ruth and Brian were delightful hosts. Our bedroom was quiet and comfortable with a beautiful garden and hot tub right outside our door and we were invited to the upstairs deck to view Kaikoura's amazingly beautiful harbor. Simply stunning! The continental breakfast provided was generous and delicious and one afternoon, Ruth brought us slices of a cake she had baked, still warm from the oven!