FROM OUR GUESTBOOK...

'PORT OF CALL' BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION

Stewart Island has been one of the highlights of 2004.  Port-of-Call definitely the highlight of Stewart Island -- the ultimate in welcoming, well-appointed comfort.  Highly recommended.  --Peter and Juliet

Beauty peace and relaxation with every thought given to ensure our comfort. Thank you Phillippa and Ian for your kindness, care and fabulous hospitality.  --Murray and Moira, Invercargill

A fabulous start to our 10th wedding anniversay adventure!  You have created a wonderful retreat here.  Thanks so much Phillippa for your great coordination, booking dinner etc for us, a great host and a great property!  --Mandy and Graham, Pauanui

The bach is the cosiest cottage we've cuddled up in other than the guest room in your house!  Because of your splendid taste and incomparable hospitality, we have always felt "at home" with you here on Stewart Island.  Though this paradise of yours always looks and feels like heaven, we know you work hard - putting heart and soul into making it the haven it is for your guests.  Thank you for sharing this beautiful spot.  You are the best hosts in the world, and two of the greatest treasures of Stewart Island!  With great affection and appreciation --Jane and Michael, Santa Monica and Santa Fe, USA

It was a lovely time in your house.  What a beautiful place to stay.  Wish we could stay longer.  The boat trip to Ulva Island and the track they were so beautiful.  You took good care of us and you were great hosts.  --Henny and Greetie, Holland

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'THE BACH' BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION

Thank you for sharing this very special place with us.  We have truly enjoyed our time on Stewart Island!  Thank you for your hospitality and generosity...you came highly recommended and deservedly so.  We wish we had more time to savour this idyllic spot.  --Jane and Grant, Syndey, Australia

The Bach has captured the true bach feel but with all the modern touches -- an excellent combination! --Sue and Cliff

We enjoyed our stay on Stewart Island and the use of your great house -- the Bach.  We felt we were in our own little paradise in the bush.  Ulva Island and kiwi spotting were great fun.  We're glad we made Stewart Island a part of our dream trip to NZ.  Thanks for your hospitality.  --Jamie and Don, North Carolina, USA

Stewart Island is a beautiful place.  Your self-catering house has a very nice view, is very comfortable and well equipped and both of you are lovely people.  Thank you very much for a most wonderful week and for the very tasty home-baked cake.  --Y'a'acov and Estelle, Isael

Magic haven in great spot. --Jane, Auckland

The Bach has been wonderful.  The bird life and scenery have been just what the doctor ordered.  We will be back.  --Shelly and Geoff, Wanaka

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'TURNER COTTAGE' BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION

Thank you for your generous hospitality!  Al had never tasted abalone before so that was a real treat.  Our accommodations were just perfect--the wonderful soft bed with the fire going and the kakas to wake us up with their antics.  This is a lovely quaint house, full of character and I could easily imagine spending a week or a season here.  Thanks for your reccomendations about dinner, too.  --Pam and Al

We have never experienced bird life like this anywhere else in New Zealand -- in true "old" native forest.  Ulva Island is truly remarkable.  Turner Cottage is a great, well-equipped, private property.  Ian and Phillippa -- Thanks for the sound advice on activities we shouldn't miss.  Phillip Smith/ Kiwi watching and Ulva Goodwillie / Ulva Island -- you can't get any better. --David and Liz, Cambridge

Turner Cottage snug and very comfortable -- Phillippa very warm and welcoming -- the local wood pigeon and kaka and tuis all visited.  --Hillary and Tom, Portland, Maine, USA

A wonderful place, we just loved our stay!  Where else can you see a kiwi walking down the street?  --Jaimee and Jeffrey, Oz

We can't think of a lovelier place to stay on Stewart Island than Turner Cottage.  The rainforest setting is superb.  Congratulations to Phillippa and Ian on the interior design.  Turner Cottage is so convenient to the center of activity and yet retains a feeling of being remote.  Feeling very lucky to have been here.  --Hal and Betsy, Maryland, USA

Fantastic place for a birthday weekend -- it had everything we needed for a cosy, comfortable stay (including decent knives in the kitchen). Loved the fire and enjoyed the music selection too, look forward to coming back. --Christine and Erik, Queenstown

Wonderful sunset from Observation Rock. Turner Cottage is like living in a treehouse with all the amenities. Spectacular rainbows off the deck. Turner Cottage is a special place nestled in one of nature's special places!  --Tom and Susan, South Bend, Indiana USA

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