Guest Book

"Thank you so much for a fabulous weekend. You both made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. Thanks for all the advise on where to go and where to eat, each one of your suggestions were completely on the money & we had a brilliant time adventuring around Northland. We will be recommending 88 Lodge to family and friends....oh and we will be back. have a great summer you two!"

"had a lovely weekend at your wonderful Lodge"

"Thank you for your wonderful hospitality - you made us feel like welcome friends. We appreciate all of the special touches and personal service. You're wonderful hosts in a beautiful sparkling home. We hope to see you again"

"From the moment we walked through the door we felt like we were visiting family. We were really made to feel at home. Chris and Geoff, thank you for doing so much to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable, we will definitely be back. Thanks again for all your help and hospitality, an A+ from us both."

"Thanks for a great time at the Lodge, we have really enjoyed meeting you and want to keep in Touch. We will definitely be back to enjoy your hospitality and explore this great region further"

"Thank you for looking after me and Lee, we have had an amazing time, loved the house, our room was gorgeous, the gardens are amazing, and the food was just as amazing. We have had a great time! We will be back!!

Beautiful gardens - Geoff & Chris knew all about the local area and we were not stuck for anything to do. Breakfast was 1st class - the adhoc evening entertainment was a hoot - sorry about those last 2 strikes Chris!! its not the winning it's the taking part! :) seriously Dave & I had a fantastic time and contributed to an unforgettable birthday"

"A Beautiful home, lovely hosts - hot tub the icing on the cake!"

"Thank you very much for the lovely stay. I thoroughly enjoyed breakfast (Ilove food!!) You exceeded our expectations with your helpfulness & friendlyness. We hope to visit again
Thank you very much for the excellent service, breakfast and lovely room. We thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to returning some time in the summer for a longer stay"

" Although our stay was during the winter, rainy season the grounds were absolutely gorgeous! It made us feel as though we were in a botanical garden. Chris and Geoff were very accommodating hosts. They arranged our attendance at the local Pink Floyd cover band concert in one of the local pubs which was good fun! Would be a beautiful beautiful location in the summer. Thank you."

" Thank you very much for a wonderful stay. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We loved what you have done with the Lodge -love the style/decor. All your hard work in the garden shows - very very beautiful. Your hospitality is absolutely the best, you definitely made our stay comfortable. We've had a great time - thank you for all the great tasting breakfasts and all the so very amusing stories you provided us with. Best wishes to you in all the transformations to the Lodge. 88 Lodge will always be remembered. Thanks again for everything."
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"What a find!! We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay, and hope to return for a longer stay. Thank you for the wonderful time."

"Made a brief visit up north, in vile weather, really comfortable and welcoming. Would love to stay longer/come back again. Many thanks"

"Accommodation, ambiance, service and hospitality were excellent. Thank you for our lively conversations"

"Thank you for the wonderful two days. The accommodation was outstanding - every need was met & your hospitality warm and welcoming. A great way to end a lovely holiday."

"We're in love! Your beautiful home and gardens are captivating - you two are the icing on the cake. What fun. You've made us feel welcome & incredibly well looked after and comfortable. The breakfasts were fab and meet our every expectation. Thank you for taking the time to share your home with us & for the very interesting garden tour - we'll be back."

"Thank you for taking superb care of us for these few nights. Your Lodge is absolutely wonderful and pure luxury both in the rooms and the service and company. You've started to convince us to move up to Kerikeri one day in the future. You've got a paradise here that you fortunately love to offer to us travellers"

"We have had a very comfortable and easy time at 88. Booked by Internet & paid for it also it was very convenient. Also 88 is well placed and easy to locate and find, considering we are Aussies! Thanks for a great time"

"Thank you for being such excellent hosts. Our every need was met - breakfasts were outstanding & our room and bath quite luxurious. We enjoyed the lovely grounds & you were so helpful and friendly. Cheers"

"A lovely welcoming place to stay whilst we revisited old haunts. Thank you so much & the fruit salad was to die for."

"The four of us had a tremendous time being in your home. You are both lovely hosts, the grounds are gorgeous, the rooms have all the little amenities that make one's stay special. And particular thanks for all the great advice for places to go & restaurants to visit. It's been a wonderful place for the 4 of us to reconnect."

"Excellent in every respect from the many breakfast fruits to the first class accommodation to the wonderful gardens and extremely helpful local advise (especially the 'cinema'!)"

"A warm welcome, great breakfasts, gracious hosts and the local maps and suggestion of activities appreciated. We enjoyed our stay"

"Thank you so much for a friendly stay. All the best to you. Your place is on top of my list, thanks a lot"

"Thank you so much for a fantastic stay, lively conversation, helpful driving and tourist tips, comfortable room, delicious breakfasts. We enjoyed it all!"

What a pleasure, superb hosts, fantastic relaxing break, meeting all the guys friends, in the words of General Patton 'We will be back'

"Thanks very much for providing us with an amazing experience in the north! The suggestions for all of our activities, from golfing, to dolphin tours, to the fantastic beach, were all fantastic. We had a fabulous time. Thanks again!"

" Thank you for providing the perfect begining to my much needed vacation. Thanks to you I got to visit my Aunt and see some of the countryside, eat, sleep, clean up and even recover my trousers from their disastrous start to the adventure. Breakfast was FABULOUS! Thank you for everything."

"Thank you for taking us with NO advance warning and making us feel at home and welcome."

"Thank you for making us so welcome and all your local trips"

"Thank you for sharing your home with us. Your recommendation for dinner was great. Breakfast was wonderful! Idea's for a rainy day very helpful. Loved the beautiful gardens."

"Had a truly lovely time. We felt treated like Royalty! Will return when next in NZ and certainly recommend to our travelling mates. Love the pool and gardens, and love the bed linen!"

"Bill & I had such a marvelous time. It is going to be hard to even find a B&B like yours. You have helped make our trip to NZ a wonderful experience. Thank you for helping us on trip instructions & advice. We are going to miss you & Bay of Islands

"Thank you for your gracious hospitality in your lovely home"

"Many thanks for a great welcome and a most comfortable stay"

Dear Geoff & Chris, Thanks to you & 88 Lodge for helping to rejuvenate me mentally & physically!! All the best"

"Thank you for a wonderful weekend. The house and garden are absolutely beautiful and the food and hospitality first class. Thanks for your help with planning our day trip, we had an excellent time. We will recommend 88 Lodge to our friends and family. Hope to see you again in the future"

"Thanks for the lovely stay, use of the beautiful pool and garden area. We slept well in the comfortable bed and well looked after by our excellent hosts."

"Thank you for a very enjoyable stay. Comfortable bed and excellent breakfast. We will recommend to everyone."

"We've had a lovely few days in your beautiful, comfortable home. You have been such great hosts & couldn't have been more helpful. Delicous breakfasts too!"

"Thank you for sharing your bit of paradise with us. You could not have been better hosts. We will treasure our memories of 88 Lodge forever"

"Many thanks to Geoff & Chris for a lovely visit, enjoyed their company & the breakfasts are to die for!"

"Thank you very much for the very nice and hospitable stay. felt most welcome here, in beautiful surroundings. Will recommend to friends"

"Fantastic! We enjoyed our stay with you. We loved the house and the garden. Thanks for your hospitality!"