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Over 1400 guests in 7 years of owning the Nest 
have been very complimentary

From San Francisco Chronicle - 23 June 2002

Just 15 minutes from the centre of beautiful downtown CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND, is one of our favorite get-always that I'm certain you can't help but ENJOY! We have for several years been in love with traveling in New Zealand---land of exquisite scenery, unfettered by crowds, yet full of friendly Kiwis. This B&B is our favorite find of all!

"The Nest", as it is known, is actually a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home set in the woods with views of the Estuary, the sea, and the mountains. It is lovely and peaceful, with multiple decks to enjoy indoor/outdoor spaces. Within a few minutes you can be at the beach, walking in the Port Hills, or dining at some fantastic restaurants along the sea.

Best of all are the owners: Kai and Kathryn Tovgaard who actually live in a nearby home rather than on the premises. However, they are unfailingly available to make us feel at home---through warm greetings, patient assistance with local information, their scrumptious full breakfasts, fruit baskets and homemade cookies...TRULY WARM HOSPITALITY........

Suzanne Lingo, Kensington

A sample of entries from our Guestbook
U.K. Lena and Rod Prangnell and Barbara Harper What a wonderful place and wonderful hosts. Thank you so much
Singapore Raymond + Aiden Tan
and Loh Woon Yen
This place is simply beautiful, and thanks for the great hospitality!
We will be back in two weeks.
Australia Vicki + Rod Archibald
and May Lucas
Beautiful Place, Wonderful People. Thank you both so much for your hospitality. We will return, and we will be telling everyone we know where to come.  Thank you.   Thank you.   Thank you.
Scotland Yvonne and Tom Smith Now we know why we don't like hotels
"A Nest" was a marvellous stay for us. Thanks
England Teresa and Andy Barnes New Zealand has some wonderful, fabulous and magical places and this is one of them. Kathryn should be selected as a national treasure.
USA Liz and Marc Kochis Gracious, helpful, entertaining, yummy breakfasts,
the perfect way to begin our journey.
Can't wait to return!!
Germany Sandra Meissl and Lars Neumann Our best accommodation ever. Thanks.
Belgium D'Eer-Samaiffe Fantastic Hosts. Fantastic stay and great bed & breakfast. Many Thanx
Germany/Austria Maria and Karl Dear Kathryn and Kai! Our stay at your beautiful "nest" has definitely been a highlight of our NZ-trip. A wonderful garden, a comfortable, clean house and lovely hosts have made those days in Christchurch unforgettable for the whole family. Should we come back to NZ some time, we will surely stay at your cosy "nest" again! Kind regards from Germany/Austria.
U.K. David & Christine Orchard Came for 1 night stayed 4! Great selection of reading material. Excellent place to recharge the batteries before we head for the deep south.
Canada Andrea and Craig Jenner Really enjoyed our stay here. Felt so at home - Kathryn's warm hospitality, great breakfasts and a beautiful, comfortable home and gardens. Very memorable. Thanks so much
Australia Heather and John Ingram Great!! You have set a standard that the rest of New Zealand will find hard to match. Many thanks.
South Africa Kingsley and Rusty Croft Thank you so much for such a lovely welcome. Wonderful home and wonderful conversation. Please visit us in South Africa.
USA Melissa Mayfield Terrific breakfast, place and people. Wonderful introduction to New Zealand
USA Steve and Cathy Churchill Great friendly stay. Good information. Lots of laughs. Thank you for a good stay.
Spain Carole Mesna, 
Barcelona, Spain
Kathryn! You and Kai and your fabulous house have been one of the highlights of our trip so far! I'll never forget the 2 pages of instructions Kai gave us to get to your house, the wood fire to warm those rainy nights, those wonderful cookies, exchanging adventure stories about Iran, & all the special touches that made our stay memorable, let me know if you ever want to sell the house!!
N Z Jill McMurray & family We have just had four great days in Christchurch staying at The Nest. We would recommend this as the best B & B we have stayed in. Great home, great views and most importantly the best hosts. Never felt more welcome. Many thanks to Kathryn and Kai.
USA Corrie and Paul Silva, 
San Francisco, USA
Suzanne is right...this is the best B&B. We have found all Kiwis to be kind and welcoming, but you two top the charts. Thank you for a most memorable stay.
Canada Joan and Stuart Hird Such a wonderful B&B. Relaxing, great hostess. Hard to move on. Kathryn you are so helpful. Thank you.
Japan Jin, Toko and Satsuki Sakai, 
Kobe, Japan.
Thank you very much for your warm hospitality,
The Nest is gonna be our home in Christchurch from now on
USA Norm Stabeck and Ewa Zielinska, 
Los Angeles, USA
Thanks for your hospitality. We loved the location and views. Kathryn and Kai you are great hosts. Thank you.
Australia Mary, Kim and Pam Kinch, Queensland Australia Thank you so much. Pity we could not stay longer. Lovely house, lovely hosts. We will be back.
 

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