Nature's Touch Guest House From Guest Book

We had a warm welcome from Natsuko and Maarten. We found a place so quiet and calm. Natsuko and Maarten gave us the feeling like at our home. 1000 thanks and the best wishes. ... E Fuchs from Germany

Warm welcome & delightful hospitality in beautiful craftman-built home. Spacious, comfortable suite with stunning views. Convenient location. Superb cuisine, both Western & Japanese. A true gem. ... Margaret from Australia

Superb in every way! ... R Platt from USA

Warm and friendly hospitality. Lovely room and shower. Delicous breakfast. ... R Lindsay from UK

Thanks, Thanks and thanks. We had a splendid time. Your hospitality and warmth will be treasured. The breakfasts were first class. The view of the bay was sheer delight,....the wild birds and ducks flying into the stream were a touch of nature. the bed was quite comfortable and spacious. We slept like hibernating seals. Loved the seal tour. The dinner on Tuesday was five stars and was the best we have and in New Zealand. Our son, Kevin, commented that it was a gourmet dinner. We wish you the best in your endeavors, please visit us in Michigan. Thanks and God bless both of you. .....Rich & Linda From USA

Thanks for your thoughtful hospitality, Natsuko and Maarten. The accommodation was very spacious and flexible for life with a 4 yo child. And the breakfasts were great ....Alison and Minna from Auckland (Minna is keen for me to add " I love this place!'')

Thank you so much for having us and for showing us around. You've got a lovely home and family! We've really enjoyed ourselves and your company a lot. It's been GREAT! Lucky's adorable!! Lots of ((((hugs)))) ...Wei & James from Malaysia

It's the room with the killer view! Every gesture was heart-warming, from the thoughtful cookies to the painstakingly prepared breakfast (with a world-dam though!) Feels more like a home stay than a traditional guest stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and the teppan yaki dinner, our well-oiled conversations are the highlighted of the stay! ...Kim & Sin from Singapore & Holland

Thanks for having us as your guests for 2 nights. The room is beautifully decorated, we absolutely loved the bed. (wish we had a quality one like that at home) The seal safari on the 2-wheel drive was great...To other guests, Don't miss out on the offer on the seal trip. You'll enjoy it. If you have a full day to spend in windy Wellington, we recommend to visit the Karori wild life reserve....Sonja en Marcel Tromp from Holland

Thanks a lot for you great hospitality. We really enjoyed our (too) short stay. Because you made us fell homelike. Take care & hope we can catch up another time....Monika, Roland & Monika from Germany

Thank you very much for accommodating us last night-we slept very comfortably + enjoyed your yummy breakfast! Lucky is very cute:-) ...Margaret + Brent from USA

Thank you so much for the wonderful hospitality & the super delicious Japanese breakfast...We really loved it No sea lions to see yesterday, but we got reworded with your company enjoying first an awesome night view from Mt. Victoria & then a lekker cup of tea & apple pie! Our adventure/honeymoon is gonna take us today to the Southern Island for 2 weeks & then who knows...we'll be back before we leave to Fiji Island! ..Alessandra & Roland From Italy & The Netherlands

And now, back from the south again. Your nice hospitality, we are glad to have been here! Today we go to the North, but we will never forget you. We wish you all the best, merry christmas and may be see you again in Apeldorm. Always welcome!. With warm greetings ...Clemen & Ans From Holland

After visiting the South Island we decided to go back to Wellington for three more days. Nature's Touch was of course the only place we're to stay considering. The great time we have had here two weeks ago! We enjoyed the great bed, the perfect Japanese breakfast, Lucky's presence and most of all the hospitality of Maarten & Natsuko. During our 5 week visit to New Zealand this place was the best! ....Roland & Alessandra from the Netherlands & Italy P.S. We really enjoyed the Japanese dinner yesterday...everything was excellent & really a lot!! thanks again!!

After a harried trip from Napier, it was so welcome to arrive at Nature's Touch, where a lavish, generous and delicious Japanese meal awaited us. We slept marvelously and awake to a superb breakfast......Your home is beautiful, the craftsmanship is quite special and tasteful. Our hats of to both the cook and carpenter! We have Japanese acquaintances in the USA and will try to spread the word about your wonderful B&B to them, in particular. But we will also tell all of our friends worldwide about your hospitality and your comfortable B&B. Thank you so much for making us all feel like royalty!...The Shouses from USA

To you both- thank you for making our first holiday together that even more special. Who could imagine that off from a quiet road you have made a wonderful house with a fantastic room and views. The breakfast were magnificent-almost as good as the walk along the coast where we saw a seal hiding from the storm! We wish you success in this venture as it is most deserved...Catherine & Luciano from Italy

What can we say about our started to staying with you. I really know how to park the car. I couldn't have done it without both of you. Thank you very much. I laughed about it later bus was horrified when I say what I did. Thank you both for a wonderful stay. Your B&B is very beautiful and homely. The views are spectacular. the trip out to the seals was wonderful even though we didn't see a seal. We loved the way Lucky ran in front of the car. The scenery is outstanding and different. Now about your wonderful breakfasts. they are the best we have had in NZ and I must admit in the world. We loved our stay here and hopefully it's a success for both of you...Margaret & Joe From Australia

After our very enjoyable breakfast, we took a good last look at the beautiful seaviews....Our walk yesterday evening to the Red Rocks was lovely and how good was that, Natsuko, to spot a beautiful seal lazing in the last sunrays!! We loved that. Seeing Lucky sticking her head in the sea was good fun also! And after a very good sleep, we're ready to head off tot the South Island and saying goodbye to the North. Thank you so much for making our stay here very pleasant. You're very nice people and who knows we might meet again in Holland ...Sake & Sara from The Netherlands

Thank you for your nice welcome on late evening. We are happy to stay here and after a sleep and breakfast we are sure to enjoy the trip with you in the morning - thanks for all...Andrea & Franz from Austria

Loved the location...Natsuko and Maarten. You are beautiful people; we wish you a happy life together with many blessings. Thank you for your welcome and for making us feel so at home...David from Auckland, Julia from Australia, Jessamine & Te Tia from Taihape

What a lovely place to land and our first trip to New Zealand from Amherst, Massachusetts, USA! Thank you for your gracious generosity, Natusko & Maarten. We will certainly recommend Nature's Touch to anyone we know who is planning a trip to New Zealand. I was so excited to see the southern cross in our walk last night along the shore....Pan & Craig from USA

It is such a nice place here, the seal tour was interested, the view with a wonderful sunset was stunning, the special Japanese dinner was tasty, special and gook. But the best was the hospitality of Natsuko. Thanks so much for make this time so unique for us. Wish you further good success for Nature Touch's 2,3.....:-) ..Fon & Guido from Germany

We have enjoyed out 3 night stay with you - the wonderful view of the sea. The great breakfast and that lovely Japanese meal (minus the tofu) Thank you and good wishes for a successful B&B...Geoff & Trish from UK

A lovely home to stay in, great hospitality and breakfast! Good luck....Mr & Mrs Lindsay from UK

Thank your for making our first day on the Northern Island so unforgettable and thank you for your great hospitality, especially the walk on the shore and the wonderful breakfast...Bernd & Inge from Germany

Enjoyed our stay very much - especially the wonderful view over the bay. We appreciated the comfort of your home & the delicious food. Thanks also for the pick up at ferry terminal... Mr & Mrs McKean from Ireland

Thank you for your warm & relaxed hospitality for us & our toddle Sam. The breaky was lovely & very generous too. The view was lovely especially with the storm & wind. Thank you once again for being so accommodative. Catherine, Warrant & Sam from Australia

Thank you for such a comfortable night's rest.- the bed is superb as is the view. Breakfast was delicious & it was a delight to meet you. Gook luck in the future ...Nigel & Beverley from England

Wonderful views....to watch. Hospitality much appreciated. Many thanks ....Lyn & Ray from Auckland

Thank you for your warmth & hospitality. The studio was comfortable and the view spectacular! Breakfast was good (bread yummy) Best wishes for continued success with your B&B, will recommend to others ...Rosemary & Judith from Canada

Dear Maarten & Natsuko Now I have become the world record holder of the length of stay in Nature's Touch Guest House, what should I say? I won't say anything about the ever changing seaview, the peaceful stream, the lovely food. The great bed, the nice music,....the ever lazy Lucky, the broadband Internet(finally) and your warm hospitality. I only want to say your " guest house" has become a real "home stay" for me. Thank you so much for helping to settle down in New Zealand. You have a special place in my heart. Tige, tige Tank! ...JF from The Netherlands

Dear Natsuko & Maarten Thank you for the everything both of you gave me and my friend. We really enjoyed staying at Nature's touch Guest House. We never forget the wonderful hospitality, breakfast and especially the dinner with you. Thank you for the seals tour, it was so exciting and beautiful.....Tomoko from Japan

Thank you very much for everything. I've really enjoyed staying with you. It's a pity that I have to go home. Staying with you was one of the most important parts of my visit to NZ. I'll always remember what I've experienced these days. ....Youko from Japan

Thank you Natsuko & Maarten for the very enjoyable stay. You looked after all of us so well. To arrive in a storm and then to wake up to a calm sunny day let us see Owhiro Bay in both sides of its beauty. Thank you Maarten in risking getting stuck to take us to see seals. The boys will remember that for many years. The room was great. The food (and especially The Japanese dinner) was great and most of all your friendliness and hospitality was just great!! ....Ian, Lynnette,Cindi, Ra and Anaru from NZ

Thank you for look after us. ....A night sky is very beautiful. The breakfast taste good with beauty sight....Miki from Japan

Thank you for your warmly, nice welcome on this 3 days. I am really enjoy and spend very happy time with you. It's first time I stayed B&B, so before trip, I'm in little nervous. But when I met Natsuko in the airport, my nervous were gone. New Zealand is (especially Wellington) so beautiful and kind. I hope to visit again and see you again. ....Reiko from Japan

Thank you very much Maarten and Natsuko for a wonderful experience while I was in Wellington. You are wonderful hosts, and the food and everything was very nice. I really enjoyed my stay here, it couldn't have been better. So thanks again, and I look forward to visiting NZ again......Ron from US