We stayed at 61 on Derwent for only one night and certainly wished our itinerary would have allowed us to stay longer. Don and Marilyn and Brie, the dog, made us feel so welcome and helped us to organise our visit to see the penguins. Bythe time we got back it was getting chilly and were delightd to be welcomed... More

We stayed here for three nights. From the moment we arrived Don and Marilyn made us feel welcome and were very helpful with ideas for sightseeing and places to dine. The room was very comfortable and quiet. The house has amazing views of Oamaru and beyond. Breakfast was wonderful: fresh fruit, homemade jams, freshly cooked pancakes, french toast. There was... More

Very friendly hosts giving plenty of recommendations how to make the most of our stay in Oamaru and NZ. Nice, clean room with excellent view on the city and the sea. Moreover, the self-made cakes (which were there each evening when we returned to the B&B) and the breakfast were very tasting! More

Very comfortable and clean well designed new facilities. Very welcoming with tea and biscuits, including Brie. Nothing too much trouble. Good breakfast, including home baking and eggs from own flock of hens. Thoughtful touches such as surprise small supper plates and hot water bottles. More

We stayed for a single night at this delightful house near the centre of Oamaru in order to see the penguins and the Victorian district of the town. Don, Marilyn and Brie made us feel so welcome and there was a beautiful attention to comfort in the rooms, such as hot water bottles to warm the bed - and some... More

This was the very best of the excellent collection of B&Bs that we used in NZ. The hospitality, advise, rooms and food were all of the very highest standard. The view from the lounge was unsurpassed anywhere. We very strongly recommend Don and Marilyn's home. More

We run a B&B in the UK and were interested in seeing how this award winning couple manage. The answer is simple, but difficult to do! They care about everything - the evenings were cool so we found hot water bottles in our bed. We said that we were looking for places to visit - they provided an itinerary and... More

Great room, great hosts, great view, great breakfast. Everything you're looking for in a B&B. Great little touches like a little greeting card in the room and a blanket and binoculars for viewing the penguins. Thanks for a great stay. More

The view, the hosts, the rooms (we stayed in both), the breakfasts, and yes even the dog Brie were as close to perfect as a place can be. We stayed with Don and Marilyn two different nights separated by a week of touring the south island. Their attention to detail was amazing, even to the point of supplying us with... More