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Proud to be recommended in the print version of Lonely Planet
"Breakers - 14kms north of Greymouth, is one of the best-kept secrets on the coast.  Breakers sits on a stunning spot overlooking the sea with fine surfing opportunities at hand for the intrepid.  The rooms are beautifully appointed and the hosts are friendly."


From the Guest Book

"Absolutely stunning property and a lovely host.  Thank you for a wonderful stay - pancakes are YUM!!"

Emma & Cam             Australia                         11/01/12


"How lucky were we...... to be here! A B&B with true NZ heart and soul!  Thank you for the experience and the memories!"

Gael, David and little Boaz Van Veen            Canada               10/01/12


"What an extraordinary slice of heaven.  You could not ask for great hospitality or a more gorgeous setting."

Robin-Lee and David Halls            Canada                     10/01/12


"Great views.  Amazing people.  Very friendly and lovely.  Amazing breakfast.  Jan is an awesome person."

Shaleen & Shilpi Shah                   Florida, USA                   08/01/12


"Beautiful views, fabulous place, very kind people."

Jonathon, Federico and Claudia Walter              Italy                07/01/12


"Great place, great views, nice people!  AND good pizzas!!"

Cecile & Thomas Laurent                 France                        05/01/12


"Wonderful holidays within our holidays!  Fantastic views and very friendly people.  Thank you!"

Kathrin and Kurt               Switzerland/Austria               05/01/12


"Amazing view and fantastic host.  Wonderful place to stay - thank you Jan!"

Kenny Meldrum                       Scotland                            04/01/12


"Fantasic!  I would highly recommend Breakers!"

Jennifer Hill                   LA, USA                                   04/01/12


"What a fantastic view.  Wonderful place to relax - many thanks."

Karl & Juergen               Germany                                    04/01/12


"Fantastic spot.  Great host.  Wish we could have stayed longer!"

Wesley & Catherine Lovelock         South Australia             03/01/12


"Thank you for everything.  A great end to our trip in NZ."

Tina & Ray Creese            Australia                        01/01/12


"Thank you for being so welcoming!  Very nice place!  Beautiful sunsets after a rainy day.  Very nice home with very welcoming owners and beautiful waves!  A master piece of the West Coast."

Simon and Galina Emeri            Luxemburg            31/12/11


"We will definitely keep your beautiful place in our minds!  Thanks for a wonderful stay.

Tanya & Richard Treis            France                               30/12/11


"It was a real "Kiwi" experience - thanks!  Really beautiful location and great hostess!!"

Mee Sing, Lou & Celine                       Taiwain                      29/12/11


"Beautiful spot, lovely accommodations.  We had a wonderful time and will be back!!!"

Toni & Ben Gumley                    Sydney, Australia                  29/12/11


"Perfect place to build this "stunning villa" on the Breakers and warm hospitality"

Philippe & Nicole               Singapore                              29/12/11


"Thank you so much for the best stay in New Zealand!!"

Donate & Julius Sander                Berlin                        28/12/11


"Fantastic location and room.  Very friendly and extremely helpful hosts - much appreciated.  Many thanks!"

Marie and Simon Harris               London, UK                   27/12/11


"Thank you so much for the best stay in New Zealand!!  It was awesome!"

Heinz & Fabienne                     Switzerland                   25/12/11


"Outstanding!  Superb location and room.  Wonderful welcome and gorgeous food - wish we could stay longer.  Thanks!"

Tim & Jacqui Sellar               UK/Malaysia                      23/12/11


"Excellent place - kids love it!  More than five star!  We all thank you.  The bedrooms are great.  Nothing as good as this and fantastic hospitality!!!"

Dr M Saleem and family                UK                         23/12/11


"Gorgeous, gorgeous view!!  A private slice of paradise.  Thank you!"

Celia & Freddy                         Hong Kong                      22/12/11


"Stunning views and location.  Nicely appointed rooms and helpful and sweet hosts!  Thank you Jan and Stephen for having us!!"

Diane & Mark                           Singapore                         22/12/11


"Jan, thanks so much for the wonderful stay and all the travel advice.  We loved it here!  You are a great host!  Merry Christmas!"

Sherry & Justin King                     Shanghai, China                 22/12/11


"Thanks for your personal touch and explanations regarding NZ.  It has enriched our view and knowledge of the country.  The b&b is lovely situated.  A small paradise within paradise!  Take care!"

Michiel & Anouk Broekman         Netherlands                    30/11/11


"A fabulous b&b in a spectacular location!  Thank you!"

Jane, Peter and Carolyn Gaines        Florida, USA             30/11/11


"Awesome views and wonderful hospitality.  Love to come back and stay longer."

Amber & Chris McLean              Dunedin, NZ                   28/11/11


"Thank you so much for sharing your little slice of paradise with us!!  All the best to you and Merry Xmas!"

Monika & Achim                  Frankfurt, Germany           27/11/11


"Thank you for your hospitality.  We enjoyed the view and walking on the beach at sunset."

Carole & Julien                  France/London                    27/11/11


"Perfect stay and host.  Best sleep in NZ!!!  Hope to return - thank you!"

Lyn & Chris Rowland                Cornwall, UK                   21/11/11


"Wow!  Had a fabulous time.  Thanks for being perfect NZ hosts!  and the sun shone!!"

Gary, Jenni & Libby Colet           London, UK                   21/11/11


"What a marvellous place!  If you sell it, I wil buy it!!!!"

Peter and Gisella                Berlin, Germany                   20/11/11


"Thanks a million for this wonderful place and your great hospitality.  We wished we stayed longer to enjoy it more.  Thank you!"

Cecile & Julien                 Paris, France                  19/11/11


"Warm and friendly welcome even if the weather didn't match.  Fabulous place.  A real highlight of our holiday."

Janet & Paul Goble        Alvechurch, B'ham, UK                  03/11/2011


"Location, Location, Location - just wonderful!"

Barney Jones                  Highburn, London, UK                 03/11/2011


"Thanks for the very nice stay!  We enjoyed the views, the location and the service."

Erwin & Mirjam                 Delft, Netherlands                       30/10/2011


"Lovely accommodation and location.  Super comfy bed.  Can we keep it?!"

Nadine & Shaun Ninnes      Brisbane, Australia                    30/10/2011


"Wonderful experience.  Thank you so much.  We should have stayed longer!!"

Jan and Keith                  Lexington Spa, England               29/10/2011


"Fantastic place and very comfortable room.  Really enjoyed our stay."

Vivien & Fritz                    Singapore                                 26/10/2011


"Fantastic views from our room and amazing drive and sightseeing at Punakaiki.  Thanks for the suggestions."

Jackie & Carol                    Kent, UK                                 25/10/2011


"Thank you so much for a great stay!  I had the best night's sleep ever!  Beautiful place.  We were made to feel so welcome and met some friendly French rugby fans.  Thanks again!"

Katie & Jonny                    London, UK                            24/10/2011


"We had a very interesting time together.  We love your "surf spot".  We really hope to be able to come back again to see you.  If you come to Bordeaux, we will drive you in our region.  Many, many thanks!"

Viviane & Dominique             Bordeaux, France                24/10/2011


"We had an amazing stay.  Beautiful room with beautiful view.  Super hostess who has been so helpful with directions and places to go.  A definite recommendation to others.  Thank you so much."

Alastair & Eleanor                 Scotland                           23/10/2011


"It was fantastic!!  Place is nice and friendly people.  We'll recommend this place to other friends.  Thank you!"

Nacho & Rosan                 Conume, Spain                     21/10/2011


"Fantastic place to stay with great views.  Warm and friendly welcome and atmosphere."

Michael & Corinne               Lastorf, Switzerland                 21/10/2011


"I wish we could stay longer.  Lovely views, great room, very good service.  Thanks for all the hospitality.  We'd recommend it to other people.  One of the best b&b's in the South Island!!"

Wim & Natacha                     Antwerp, Belgium                    20/10/2011


"This stay is definitely a hot spot on our tour.  Sad to leave now.  Hopefully you will see us again.  Bye!"

Yao, Jing & Tim                 Tianjin (China)                           15/10/2011


"Lots of thanks for being so kind and helpful for us!!  We've enjoyed a lot our time with yours!!"

Merge & Marta        Barcelona, Spain                      11/10/11


"It was great seeing and staying.  Thanks for the service and high standard!!"

Yael & Eli           Tel Aviv, Israel                         09/10/11


"Marbelous views.  Many thanks for being so king with us!!!"

Iker & Irvne              Ordizia, Spain                    08/10/11


"Some things you could never get sick of looking at, this place is one of them!"

Kelly & Rach              West Coast, Australia                   06/10/11


"Magnific estancia.  Precioso paisaje, gran anfitriona!  Intentares volver en nvestio aniversario!! Gracias!"
(Magnificant stay, beautiful scenery, great information!  Will try to come back for anniversary!!  Thanks!

Mikel & Lore                     Spain                              28/09/2011


"Beautiful view of the sea and warm hospitality by Jan - what more can we ask for!"

Eddie & Yanjing                   Singapore                      26/09/2011


"Beautiful outlook, wonderful hospitality and best shower I've had in a long time!!!"

Jessica Bryant               Nelson/Sydney                   26/09/2011


"Thank you Jan and Stephen - lovely stay - room was A++ - good company/hosts.  Could not wish for better.  The Coast is lovely and thanks for sharing your knowledge.  Will look forward to coming back at some stage in the future!"

Danny & Carolyn Driscoll        Victoria, Australia                                18/09/2011


"Thank you very much for your help on the way to overcome the fuel-less roads of your beautiful West Coast and the warm (literally!) welcome in your breath-taking accommodation.  It was a nice stay and an unforgetable adventure.  Merci!"

Cynthia & Martin & Helga & Stefan           France/Germany               16/09/2011


"Jan & Stephen, we thank you for your friendliness and for sharing your stunning accommodation with us.  Also, thank you for sharing your knowledge of the area with us, which we will share with our families and friends back in South Africa."

Chris & Tertia V Eeden and Danie & Caren Marias         South Africa         15/09/2011


"The room was amazing, the views are spectacular but most of all the hospitality was wonderful.  Really appreciated the local knowledge and info.  Thanks very much for a wonderful night. (ps we will try to come back)."

Emma & Joseph McDermott              Newcastle, NSW, Australia                      13/09/2011



"Breathtaking views, fantastic room, wonderful hosts, great conversations, fabulous local info - three nights just wasn't enough!!  Thank you both for a wonderful stay!  We will definitely (try to) come back - will tell all our friends!"

Aideen & Bill               London, UK                    12/09/2011



"BEST EGGS EVER! Amazing view and super comfy bed.  Thank you for a lovely evening and an even better breakfast. xxx"

Tiff & Benny Cotterill               Northamptonshire, UK           10/09/2011



"Great place for honeymoon couples and a great host.  Love you Jan!!"

Vikram & Charanya          Chennai, India                                07/09/2011


"Fabulous place and the best hospitality.  Will highly recommend."

Doug & Gretchen               Tustin, California, USA                03/09/2011


"Beautiful, blissful, bountiful, many, many thanks! xo"

Ian & Sarah                Devonport, New Zealand                          01/09/2011


"Fantastic - everything!!!"

Jose & Rosario               Spain                                                 01/09/2011


"Beautiful accommodation and stunning view and wonderful host"

Joshua & Angela                  Palmerston, Canberra, Australia           31/08/2011


"What an amazing view,  it's a shame we only had one night.  Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality :-)"

Tara & Alex                   Chelsea, Melbourne, Australia                  31/08/2011


"Friendly homekeepers and dogs - best B&B ever seen!!  Many thanks.  Hope to see you in New Caledonia....."

Veronique & Aymeric           New caledonia                                   27/08/2011


"Wonderful Place - thank you!"

David & Netta Firth      Isle of Man                                               22/08/2011


"Amazing location.  Stunning view.  Great pancakes.  Thank you."

Karine & Michael        Perth, WA, Australia                                   17/08/2011


"Absolutely wonderful setting and loved the rock gardens!"

Morrie & Robin            Kalgourlie, WA, Australia                           17/08/2011


"Excellent visit - shame we couldn't stay longer - so friendly, thank you.  :-)"

Jenna & Laura             UK                                            13/08/2011


"Un magnifique endroit et un accueil remarquable! (A beautiful place and a remarkable home!)"

Metz family           Paris, France                 9/08/2011


"Will tell all our friends - thanks!"

Moya & Tristan Steinert             Albury, Wodonga, Australia            9/08/2011



"We really enjoyed our short stay wit you!  Many thanks for your advice and hospitality."

Alan & Arlene Walker    Perth, WA/South Africa                          4/8/11


"Thank you for your warm welcome, for the pancakes and all the good advice for the drive!  Looking forward to coming back soon!"

Bennoit & Clemetine     Paris, France                                  3/8/11


"Surpassed all expectations.  Fabulous views and wonderful people (and no earthquakes!)."

Mark Bowron                Shirley, Chrstchurch, NZ                24/7/11


"Beste Ontvangst en gezellige sfeer (best reception, friendly atmosphere)"

Roland and Bianca          Genk, Belgium                            5/7/11
          

"Warm welcome and cheerful trip planning advice!  You are gifted in what you do Jan.  Thank you for the soothing haven you and "breakers" have been for us."

Heather and John McAlpine, Kiama, Australia                        29/6/11


"Loved it.  Will be seeing you again!"

Mick & Louise      Bundaberg, Australia                        22/6/11


"A fantastic short visit.  You are a great host Jan.  We will be back."

Elaine & Steve Fraser, Perth, Australia             21/6/11


"What a treat.  Thank you so much for a little piece of luxury in the middle of our trip!"

Susan & David, Kingston Upon Thames, UK         18/6/11


"Thank you for your hospitality in your excellent location."

Jerg & Yvonne, Germany                10/6/11


"What an absolute sanctuary.  Proprio bellissimo!  Grazie."

Imogen & Marco, Christchurch & Genova, Italy               22/5/11


"Breakers was the final confirmation of our Kiwi experience: fantastic scenery (waking up with the sea greeting us with good morning) and friendly and helpful peple always committed to make us happy!  Waht a honeymoon!"

Teresa and Hugo, Lisbon, Portugal                       20/5/11


"Loved staying here, very friendly and helpful.  Hope to be back sometime."

Dolly Schoffee, PA, USA                20/5/11


"Thank you for a lovely night.  What a special place."

Jeremy & Arwen, North Sydney, Australia  16/5/11


"Wonderful stay!!  Thank you!!  Un posto spettacolare con persone spettacolie."

Alice & Marco, Milano, Italy             11/5/11


"What a great place!  The views are awesome and the people grateous."

Gerry & Deb Floden, Fargo, ND, USA               28/4/11


"Thank you for everything!!  Hope to see you again soon!"

Russell & Laura Warren, Houston, TX              22/4/11


"Amazing - wish we had more time here to make the most of the location."

Kara & Lint Gourley, NT, Australia              19/4/11


"Fantastic place to stay with great views and hospitality, warm & friendly atmosphere!"

Glen & Mel Cunningham, Adelaide, Australia            18/4/11


"Its the place most beautifu in the world I've ever been!"

Marta & Tono Vega, Madrid, Spain                15/4/11


"Beautiful scenery and great hospitality!

Kathy & Frank Benum, Ontario, Canada              14/4/11


"A beautiful scenic place.  Thanks for a wonderful, relaxing experience."

Jill and Jim Parsons, Canberra, Australia        10/4/11


"Everything was perfect.  Really appreciated the driving itineraries.  Thanks so much."

Mark, Terri & Jenn Johnson, Boise, IO, USA         8/4/11


"PARADISE!  Thank you for a perfect evening!"

Steve & Debbie Chung, Tustin, CA, USA     7/4/11


"Thank you for living in such a lovely place and for sharing it!"

Margaret & Maurice Green, Herts, UK           3/4/11


"Amazing!  Service, views, accommodations were all fantastic.  Thank you!

Jen Lawrence & Rachel Hull, Washington DC, USA        30/3/11


"Wow - exceeded all our expectations!  Thank you Jan for all your care and help."

Michael & Randall, London, UK         30/3/11


"Absolutely amazing place - stunning setting ad wonderful hosts!!  Wish we could stay longer."

Michael & Cally, Wollongong, Australia        24/3/11


"What an amazing spot and great hosts!!!  We'll definitely be recommending to our friends."

Alex & Rebecca Hill, Auckland, NZ          24/3/11


"WOW!!  A remarkable, very special place.  Thanks!"

Lis & John, Birmingham, England           22/3/11


"wonderful visit.  Lovely home ad hostess!!  Thank you!"

Walter & Doris Valditara, Danbury, CT, USA            21/3/11


"Beautiful place, great hosts!  We'll be back!!"

Thomas & Michi, Devonport, NZ            19/3/11


"Thank you for the gracious hospitality!  Beautiful views, spectacular location - we don't want to leave...."

Jamie & Randall Davies, San Fran, USA         19/3/11


"A stunning place to stay.  Peaceful and relaxing with very attentive hosts."

Reg & Kay Woodforde, South Australia            18/3/11


"Thank you for a lovely stay.  Lovely rooms, food and beautiful views."

Brian & Christine Gray, Salisbury, UK         17/3/11


"Amazing stay with stunning views and best hosts in NZ!  What a wonderful place."

Sun-Hye and Darius, Frankfurt, Germany         15/3/11


"Awesome - a place to visit before you die!!!!  Thank you so much Jan xx"

Bob & Anne, UK         14/3/11


"Fantastic.  Loved everything about it.  We vote for Jan for Minister of Tourism!"

Paul and Priscilla Collins, Auckland, NZ        13/3/11


"Excellent hospitality Jan.  One night was not long enough.  Great nights sleep!"

Linda and Ian Bullock, Dorset, UK               13/3/11


"Excellent stay.  Too sad we had only one night here.  On our list for a next NZ trip!"

Michael & Bianca, Germany        11/3/11


"What a fabulous view.  Thanks for your knowledgeable and friendly hospitality."

Ems and Glen from London       11/3/11


"A wondereful, relaxing stop at the end of a fabulous first trip to NZ."

Jacqui, Brian & Ollie Raggett, Epsom, UK        9/3/11


"Permanent smiles!  Lovely place."

Luke & Melissa Boldman, Golden, CO, USA          8/3/11


"Beautiful and comfortable place to stay.  Thank you for your hospitality.  Your home is wonderful - thanks for sharing."

Ray & Bettie Lou Gilbert,  Marble CO, USA               7/3/11


"Our favourite place.  Thank you for your warm and helpful hospitality and the best view."

M.F. and Joe Sheehan, Toronto, Canada             6/3/11


"Many thanks for welcoming us back so warmly - great conversations and time spent with you.  A magical place and fantastic hosts.  Thanks again.  WOW!!!!"

Kathy & Ray Bone, Welney, UK            5/3/11


"It's a perfect place for our honeymoon!  Everything is like a dream! Thanks!!

Donatella & Carlo Alvaro, Milan, Italy               19/2/2011


"A piece of paradise!"

Stein & Christine,        Germany             17/2/2011



"Amazing, priceless - thank you for sharing your home!"

Christina & Franz, Germany            17/2/2011


"Great place to be  - we felt really welcome!  Thanks!!"

Bernhard & Elisabeth Vatzer, Germany         17/2/2011



"We can't possibly leave this paradise!"

Ray & Jane Vern, Houston, Texas, USA              15/2/2011


"Such a classy accommodation."

Martin, Marcel, Bernd & Klaus, Rostock, Germany            15/2/2011


"A warm welcome in a beautiful spot."

Maree and John, UK               14/2/2011


"Probably the best in the West.  Stunning views and location.  Superb hostess.  Had a fantastic time."

Peter & Jan Herts, UK               14/2/2011


"Lovely and delicious dinner - thank you!"

Georgie and Hugh, CA, USA                            06/02/2011


"Thank you for your smile and your hospitality.  Perfect!"

Yoann et Smilie, France                      29/1/2011


"Excellent "Paradise" in all aspects!  Many thanks!"

John Roberts and Alan Roberts, Kent, UK            24/1/2011


"A very nice stay in a wonderful place.  If we come back, I'm sure to choose Breakers!"

Martine & Patrick, Normandy, France                   23/1/2011


"A wonderful hostess in a little bit of NZ paradise"

Joan & Roger Booth, Cheshire, England             22/1/2011


"Great location, excellent service and information.  Highly recommend"

Ken & Chris, Kent, England                             21/1/2011


"A short stay but a great place.  Thank you for this paradise!"

Claudine & Alain, Maiseille, France         21/1/2011


"Stunning views and unbeatable hospitality."

Catarina and Robert Nordstrand, Stockholm, Sweden           20/1/2011


"Best B&B we have been to.  Fantastic hospitality."

Chris and Leigh Duncan, Queensland, Australia              19/1/2011


"We died and went to heaven - fabulous!"

Cindy & Brian King, Horsham, W.Sussex, UK         18/1/2011


"Absolutely fantastic.  A little piece of heaven on earth."

John and Jill Stewart, Lacopelle Livron, France               18/1/2011


"Exceeded all expectations.  Simply exceptional place and host.  Thank you."

Kayt Fitzpatrick, Christchurch, NZ              16/1/2011


"Stunning spot.  Loved the beach and Jan is a wonderful host!"

Lance & Lijana, London, UK                15/1/2011


"Absolutely magnificent, tranquil and amazing vista.  We did't want to leave!"

Francesca and David, New York, USA             15/1/2011


"A wonderful end to our fantastic holiday in NZ.  An excellent b&b with such stunning views"

Jenny and Brian Dodd, Somerset, UK            14/01/2011


"3 weeks in NZ with many fab memories.  Breakers has to be one of our top favourites.  What a perfect spot.  Many thanks for the warm hospitality."

Elaine & David Ramsbottom, Norwich, UK               13/01/2011


"We had such a good time to relax for some hours.  Thank you so much!"

Brigitta & Junter, Germany          09/01/2011


"Hope for a third (!) time at this wonderful house!!!!"

Peter and Claudia, Augelburg, Germany     07/01/2011


"Very helpful and valued recommendations plus a wonderful view!  Thanks!!"

Axel and Sabine, Cologne, Germany          06/01/2011


"Thank you for your warm hospitality.  We enjoyed our stay in this tastefully and relaxing atmosphere!  Thank you!"

Lutz & Petra      Germany               02/01/2011


"Thanks for our "rescue dinner" - we really enjoyed our stay!"

Andreas and Sandra   Hamburg, Germany            2/01/2011


"Short stay but great stay.  Thank you Jan for your hospitality - really enjoyed it!  Waking up by a beautiful sunny New Year day was just wonderful!"

Laurent and Sebastian       Paris, France           01/01/2011


"Thank you for a wonderful stay.  Great hospitality, we enjoyed it a lot!!"

Harriet & Roland  Germany                 01/01/2011


"I picked this place and was given 10/10 by two boys!  Great place, wonderful hospitality.  Should have stayed longer.  Thanks so much.  Happy New Year xx"

Wendy, David and Patrick Eyre   Portland, USA (originally UK)            30/12/2010


"Beautiful accommodation and amazing hospitality.  Jan was also great in her inputs regarding the ongoing trip."

Rupam, Madhvee, Namit, Ishaan and Belinda   Singapore             30/12/2010


"A very lovely and peaceful place and wonderful hospitality.  Thank you - next time we will stay longer."

Tony and Shauna McGreevy, Melbourne, Australia         30/12/2010


"What a beautiful place with wonderful hospitality.  Next time we will stay longer."

Nadine & Tobias Spath, Germany                        29/12/2010


"Fabulous stay - what a treat!"

Arvin Family, Texas, USA via Singapore                25/12/2010


"Awesome views, we had a very nice time.  Very beautiful place (best ever seen!)"

Shobhit & Ashpi, India        24/12/2010


"We have a very nice stay at this beautiful spot.  Great hospitality.  We will recommend it to all our friends!  Thanks"

Karel & Patricia de Mooy, Holland             22/12/2010


"Thanks for a wonderful stay at the Breakers!  Magical scenery and very warm atmosphere and hospitality - made us feel at home!  Thanks again for everything!"

Jenny and Brice Fournet, Paris, France          22/12/2010


"Great place, lovely hospitality and very comfortable room.  Loved the view too!  Pity it was just for the one night.  Thanks for everything Jan."

Karen and Matthew Gatt, Malta              21/12/2010


"Yes indeed, the best place!  Next time we will have the lasagna too!!"

Jutta and Oliver    Germany                    20/12/2010


"Best place we have found!  Love the lasagna!"

Susan & Glenn Rasmussen, Minneapolis, USA         20/12/1010


"Incredible hospitality in an amazing location"

Maximilian Stiefel, Utah, USA           19/12/2010



"Warm reception, cold weather great mix for a stay!  Need to come back and savour the ambiance."

Alister and Marlene, North Lakes, Brisbane, Australia        18/12/2010



"The location was spectacular combined with such welcoming and warm hosts.  Thank you so much we wish we could have stayed longer! xx"

Lucy & Drew Jarvis, Brisbane, Australia               17/12/2010


"Beautiful room and beautiful views and sunsets!  Thank you for your hospitality and the directions south"

Abigail & David, France           15/12/2010


"Most amazing place, best pizza we have ever had!  Thank you for all the helpful information for our future trip, we felt most welcome!"

Steffi & Max and Jurgen & Dorothea   Hamburg, Germany        14/12/10


"Awesome place, stunning views, great hospitality and travel advice!"

Steffi & Thomas, Dusseldorf, Germany        13/12/10



"The sea is overwhelming!

Hugo & Margareta Piquer, Belgium        9/12/10



"The best B&B ever!!  We'll tell all our friends!"

Tom and Ginger Luce, London & Seattle           7/12/10


"Thanks for sharing your beautiful place"

Roger & Suzanna Daniels, Hasselt, Belgium     6/12/10


"Such a lovely place!!! Great!  Awesome!  Thank you so much for your kindness and your nice advices!!  :-) We had such a good sleep!!!"

Juliette & Alex , France           3/12/10


"Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality and million $ view!"

Rick and Diane Nightingale,  USA            28/11/10


"It's a pity we can't stay for a longer time, it's such a great place to stay and you feel welcome very much.  Thank you!"

Bernad & Liane, Germany              26/11/10


"One of the best things in NZ - fall asleep with the sound of the sea and wake up with the view of it.  What a pity not to stay longer than one night.  Next time we come for a week!"

Michaela & Wolfgang, Munich, Germany         24/11/10


"Jan, you are very lucky to have found such a wonderful place.  Thank you - we have enjoyed our stay with you very much."

Paula & Ian S-Payne   UK                   23/11/10


"This house and beach are mesmerising.  Just amazing - wonderful host.!"

Aaron & Amber, USA           20/11/10



"Couldn't be any better.  Congratulations on your great b&b"

Anna & Eddie, Barcelona, Spain           18/11/10


"Thank you for your hospitality and for sharing your home.  Fantastic spot to be."

Paula and Alan, Yorkshire, UK          16/11/10


"Very pleasant to be here.  It seems like a little paradise.  Thanks for your kindness."

Delphine & Julien, Chambery, France            16/11/10


"Thank you very much for making our anniversary unforgettable!!! xox "

Sally & James, Hertford, UK              16/11/10


"Thanks a lot!  Wonderful place - a slice of heaven!"

Gerlinde & Josef Schwarz, Munich, Germany        14/11/10


"Spectacular place to stay!"

Cynthia & Merv Atkin, Newcastle, Australia          13/11/10


"Great lasagne's, fantastic view, a real slice of heaven"

Celine & Benjamin Simeon, Paris, France            12/11/10


"Thanks for the stay, nice view and good pancakes!"

Rosi & Uwe, Hamburg, Germany           11/11/10


"Fantastic views, best pizza.  This must be heaven!!!  Thank you sooo much!

Nickenich, Germany   8/11/10


"Thanks a lot for your welcomes!  Great view, great pancakes!"

Louis & Agnes, France      8/11/10


"A million $ view and a very warm welcome = OUTSTANDING!"

Yoann Feillet, NZ/France    7/11/10


"A really wonderful stay and a great dinner.  Fantastic!  Thanks for the nice stay!"

Van dendysk, Belguim  6/11/10


"Lovely property with wonderful hospitality.  Jan was great, helpful and kind."

Paul, Isabel & Jackie Fabish, Toronto, Canada     5/11/10


"A slice of paradise!  Ty for your hospitality and all advices to appreciate West Coast.  See you in France!"

Henry & Isa, France    3/11/10


"Lovely accommodation, warm and thoughtful hosts, cute dogs!"

Sonya Abrams and Mike Johnson, San Fran, USA       2/11/10


"Thanks for everything and it is lovely place to stay.  Hope to see you again soon."

Carol & Jim Kwok, Hong Kong           27/10/10


"The beauty of Breakers is pale in the light of Jan's warmth, generosity and passion for her homeland.  Thank you!"

Cindi Mason, Brisbane, Australia      23/10/10


"Thank you for your generosity!  Our batteries are recharged!"

Bruce Mason, Brisbane, Australia    23/10/10


"Beautiful place, excellent views and the best hospitality we have found in NZ!  OLE!!!"

Pedro & Cristina, Sevilla, Spain       19/10/10


"What a fantastic place!  Lovely beach walk and great views.  Lovely breakfast - thanks Jan!"

Anna-Rose & Micheal McStay, Dublin, Ireland     07/10/10


"Wonderful stay - stayed longer than planned!  Thanks!"

Ron Mueck & Cas Willing, London       27/09/10


"Simply wonderful, exactly what we were looking for"

Kelly and Danielle, Perth, Western Australia   25/9/10


"Thank you so much for this beautiful stay and your delicious food!"

Dirk & Sandra, Hannover, Germany  22/9/10


"Most beautiful view we've ever woken up to!"

Lynton & Mary Pampling, Wellington Point, Australia  19/9/10



"This is how a b&b should be run - magnificent"

Russell Kirkpatrick, Hamilton, NZ               22/8/10


"Thank you for sharing your little slice of paradise"

Sue & Geoff Schurr, Westport, NZ     16/8/10


"Lovely surprise!  Great hosts and we loved the dogs.  Beautiful scenery too!"

Barb & Ted Rix, Adelaide, Australia   5/6/10





"Fantastic, lovely B&B, terrific hosts and a very special design and decor - wonderful attention to detail.  Really lovely stay!"

Pat & Gil, New Jersey, USA                 17/01/10


"This has been the most special place we have stayed in all of the South Island.  Thank you Jan, Steve, Nico and Ziggy!"

Bob & Carol Calder, USA                     16/01/10


"Gorgeous - what luxury, we loved going to sleep with the sound of the wind and the waves, and a big NZ welcome to boot!  We also enjoyed the dogs, thank you!"

Chris & Malvina Yurk, Sydney, Australia         16/01/10

"Thank you for a lovely visit.  It's like coming to heaven; arriving and enjoying a loving, warm welcome and presented with a huge room with a spectacular view - especially when you are dead tired after a long drive from Wanaka.  We also really enjoyed your tips for local scenery and places to go.  Quite amazed that you had small routes planned for us.  All in all - a place we really would recommend others, and hope to come back some day for more relaxing time."

Loving regards Lene and Erik, Sweden             15/01/10

"Jan, we had a wonderful time!  You were a terrific guide, your directions were unfailingly correct - goldmines, coalmines, tropical forests, coastal walks, you sent us into the right places at the right time and even delivered some sun!  Our first dinner was elegant - thanks to Steve!, and our breakfasts were pleasant.  Steve's photographs were superb.  Again thanks!"

Marc and Jeanne Jahr, New York, USA            14/01/10

"Dear Jan, thank you for everything.  We had a really lovely honeymoon and the picture you gave us will always bring us back to here.  Holiday here is like at home - only a little bit better, because all of your wishes come true.  Till the baby!"

Stephanie & Oliver Albert, Germany     14/01/10


"Wow!  What a perfect beach and sights!  Loved it!"

Andre, Forian & Natalie Risse, Frankfurt, Germany         15/12/09


"A unique and very welcoming oasis on a rugged coastline"

Peter & Marianne Stephenson, Sydney, Australia        11/12/09


"We had a wonderful time.  Thanks for all the tips and nice conversations."

Kees & Edit, Netherlands                        7/12/09


"Wonderful place to stay.  Great view and extra-ordinary friendly hostess!  Thanks "

Florian & Gerda, Salzburg, Austria                7/12/09


"Certainly a little bit of paradise.  Thanks for sharing it with us: Diolcham Jawr"

Mags & Jim King, Cardiff, Wales ON TOUR!       2/12/09



"Beautiful view of the sea - even in the rain.  Fantastic breakfast and helpful advice - thanks Jan"

Pauline & Philip Love, Berkshire, England    1/12/09


"Thank you for this beautiful place and your hospitality!  Your explanations will help us to visit in a better way the West Coast region and its fantastic scenic views!  Hope to see you soon! (maybe in France who knows!!)"

Cedric & Melania, France                      15/11/09


"Breakers is such a beautiful place and Jan is such a wonderful host - do we really have to leave?  We don't want to!!!  We enjoyed it very, very, very much, staying here!  Thank you!!!"

Heidi & Sebastian, Seybold, Germany           12/11/09


"Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise at this idyllic place.  Great hospitality.  Love your dogs!  Many thanks for all the information, much appreciated.  Hope to be back!"

Mary & Bernie Ridge, Ontario, Canada          10/11/09


"What a fantastic place to live!  Thank you for letting us experience it!  Great hospitality and very informative.  We would definitely love to come back if out this way!"

Penny & Julie, Northampton, England          8/11/09


"Like everyone else on this page, we found everything about Breakers was LOVELY - lovely location, lovely room, lovely food, lovely pets and lovely people"

Enid & Philip Cross, North Sydney, Australia      7/11/09


"Think we found paradise :-)  Thanks for the kind hospitality and mountain bike tips!"

Koen & Vearle, Belgium                   31/10/09


"Our best stop over.  Super hospitality.  Fabulous views from bedrooms.  Thank you Jan"

Grace & Fred Cullingworth, Vancouver, Canada          27/10/09

"The Best!  Beautiful, relaxing and so wonderfully helpful!  Thank you!"

Rob & Erica, Brisbane, Australia      26/10/09


"Thank you for your warm welcome and all the hints.  In a word it is perfect! Hard to leave this place!!!"

Cecilia and Maitheu, Paris, France   16/10/09


"Just Phautastic!  Great views, lovely hosts and nice rooms!  Just Perfect!"

Damir and Franz, Munich, Germany  12/10/09


"On our honeymoon, married 3 Oct.  Simply Sublime, Thank you Jan for your warm hospitality"

Greg & Maria, Melbourne, Australia  5/10/09


"Thank you very much for the friendly accommodation.  This place is magnificent, if we could we wouldn't leave - see you next season :-)"

Dirk & Michael, Germany     1/10/09


"Thank you for your hospitality and your suggestions.  What an amazing view..... difficult to leave it!"

Emilie & Nicolas, Lyon, France    1/10/09


"Awesome!, feel like a million dollars - don't want to leave!! Thank you Jan :-)"

Leonie & Karl, Timaru, NZ   27/9/09


"Beach, ocean, sunset and mountains - beautiful!  Thank you"

David and Barbara, Floreat, West Australia   21/9/09


"Lovely spot, great views, comfortable, good food and conversation"

Penny & Kip North, Tucson, USA    12/9/09


"Loved the room, loved the view, loved the shower!  Beautiful!, Wonderful host!  Awesome dogs! xox"

Daniel & Katharine Castley, Albury, NSW, Australia   9/9/09


"Such a great place to end our honeymoon.  Thank you for all your hospitality. PARADISE"

Charlie & John Clark, Nth Qld, Australia    3/8/09


"Absolutely gorgeous setting, wonderful hosts and a great place to get engaged!  Thank you"

Susan and Matt, Lyttleton, NZ   5/7/09

"We've rarely had a better stay, or hostess and the beach gave us a piece of jade!:-)"

James and Suzanne Ray, Georgia, USA   28/7/09


"I could have stayed here forever.  What an awesome place.  Thanks for sharing with us."

Brian & Wendy Mills, Perth, Australia    4/4/09


"Beautiful sunset, lovely room and incredibly helpful host/tour guide!  Thanks!"

Jonathan & Amelia, Sydney, Australia   29/3/09


"Sunset and stars - the best in NZ.  Lovely hospitality - thanks."

Peter & Anne, UK    23/3/09


"We loved to stay - sad to go home."

Ivo & Rosmarie, Switzerland    22/3/09


"The setting is stunningly beautiful, and your place takes full advantage of it.  Wonderful hosts and we would love to come back to this special place some day."

John, Rhonda & Julia, WI, USA     14/3/09


"It was super to walk along the beach, come back to supper and to be lulled to sleep by the waves....."

Andrew, UK   7/3/09


"This is a magical place and the hospitality and local knowledge has been fabulous."

Yvonne & Robin, UK   7/3/09


"Jan,thank you so very much for the delicious food, warm comfy bed and great antipasto platter on the patio overlooking the sunset.  The best dinner site yet in NZ!  We hope to return someday."

Susan & Mike, Arizona, USA    Not sure of the date and don't care (approx 2/4/09)


"What a great stay we had, good food, superb views and Jan is a mine of useful info!  Thank you!"

Sue & George, Somerset, England      3/3/09


"Postcard stuff!!! So glad we found you on the net.  A welcoming, beautiful stay."

Tom & Judy, Ontario, Canada     27/2/09


"Wow! - what a view.  Great hospitality, excellent food - who needs more?!"

Charlie & Bella, Argyll, Scotland     26/2/09


"This must be paradise"

Guido & Jospehlia, Belgium    15/2/09


"One day is not enough for this paradise - thanks for your warm hospitality"

Claudia & Hans-Peter,Germany     14/2/09


"Thanks for a fantastic time.  Views excellent.  Marvellous food, informative tour guide!"

Pam, Dorset, England    12/2/09


"You live in the best place on the planet!  Love it, thanks for all your help"

David & Dinah Barker, England        5/2/09



A selection from 04 to 08

"Truly the highlight of our trip! Will have to come back someday!"

Steven & Natalie, Belgium



"We are just speechless. Such a stunning view! We enjoyed it very much! Thanks!"

Silke and Urko, Germany



"Nice to stay here - it's a little paradise, thanks! PS I was considering to steal Nico but he is just too big so I'll leave him here with you."

Nina, Fabian & Uwe, Germany



"Thank you for a wonderful stay, beautiful place, lovely room, fantastic breakfast and gorgeous dogs!! Thank you for all your tips and advice. We loved Franks!"

Di & Tony, Reading, England



"Our stay was absolutely fabulous!"

Anita and Rachel, USA & Iraq



"Thanks so much! This by-far is the most beautiful beach in NZ! Thanks for everything, we had a blast & we love Nico!"

Amber & Chris Golanski, Connecticut, USA



"So lovely! The sunset was only surpassed by the incredible night sky!"

Nicky & Liz Cooke, London, England


"What an amazing place!! Thank you so much for all your good advice and warm welcome - that's a great way to finish a trip!"

Charlotte, Madrid


"The most beautiful spot on the West Coast!"

Philip and Elizabeth, Berkeley, USA



"Thanks for all! Wonderful view and walk along the beach! One night was to short!"

Kerstin & Rolf, Germany



"Amazing views. Great weather - 4 days of great waves!!!"

Simon Cockroft, Timaru, NZ



"You have a real treasure here - thank you for sharing it with us!"

Neblett & David, CA, USA



"Stunning, a place to return to."

Rob & Elizabeth Hesketh, Hertfordshire, England



"No place more beautiful! Kiwi rule!"

Lisa & Bo Maurer, Denver, Colorado, USA



"Thanks for letting us be a part of this little paradise"

Stephan & Rachel, Heidelburg, Germany



"No greenstone today, but found my own collection. Very special and lovely place!!"

Di & Barry Monk, Essex, England



"Wonderful spot that exceeded expectations!"

Garth & Valerie Lawrence, UK



"Beautiful! Will be back with the surf board!"

Alex & Arnie Phillips, New York, USA


"We love the view, the breakfast and the excellent touring tips. Thank you!"

Eva & Horst, Germany



"The best view to fall asleep and to wake up to - thanks for all."

Sandra & Stephan, Munich, Germany



"Beautiful place, wonderful sea view, friendly welcome.... what else could we want?"

Claire & Sophia, Pont Audetter, France



"Wonderful! Thank you for your great hospitality in this lovely part of the world"

Wendy and Ray, Bradford, UK



"The sound of the sea is better than any sleeping pill!

Jan & Dick, New York City


"A lovely stay. Superb location and thank you so much for all the advice on places to visit and for making us so welcome. We will be back and will definitely recommend Breakers."

Marion, Paul & Andrew Teevan, Newmarket, England


"This is heaven"

Marrie Rozema, Hasdorf



"All promises regarding accommodation, view, food and hospitality kept and even surpassed!"

Gerhard & Siggi Huck, Germany (the green heart of Germany)



"Thank you for this awesome sunset we've had.... and for your nice hospitality as well"

Christina & Rene, Berlin, Germany



"Great accommodation, beautiful view, great night's sleep - I want to live here!!"

Pam and Den, Millgrove, Canada



"Such a lovely, wonderful, warm and beautiful place" iMuchisimas gracias!!

Alberto & Christina, From the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico - now living in Washington, DC



"We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much for making us welcome in your home. Stunning views and a fabulous host - full of knowledge. Thank you xx"

Lorna & Daniel Thomas, England



"Wonderful views and very well looked after - thank you!"

Lynda & Mike Pearce, England



"We love the view, the breakfast and the excellent touring tips. Thank you"

Eva & Horst, Germany



"Really stunning(!!) spot and gorgeous dinner"

Paul & Bridget, UK



"Absolutely stunning, a fabulous place to stay and relax."

Steen & Helen, Blackburn, UK


"Stunning - wonderfully welcoming and helpful.  Look forward to coming back!"

Caroline Boland, Ireland


"The charm of the sea and hospitality are really great"

Ute Koester, Germany