Some people go further:
Here are a selection of emails received from guests after their arrival home:
Dear Graeme & Lucille,
I just want to tell you how much I enjoyed the great room and the views of the lake and mountains. Even with the beautiful view a holiday can just be a holiday or it can be an outstanding holiday. You helped to make my stay in Queenstown and in New Zealand a truly outstanding holiday. It is my intention to return to New Zealand again. If I do I will return to Queenstown and I hope to stay with you again. Thank you for your helpfulness and friendliness.
Sincerely, Jerry Smaldone - Arlington USA.
Dear Graeme & Lucille,
Just a note to let you know we have just arrived home (8 weeks after leaving you) We would like to thank you both for sharing your lovely home and hospitality with us for all to short a time. We will never forget the amazing views from the room and your recommendations on local activities gave us best use of our time in Queenstown. We certainly caught Mitre Peak at it's very very best.
Best
Regards, Eileen & Bob from a Cold Scotland:
Dear Graeme & Lucille,
Just a quick email to say I have just arrived home (back down to earth again) after a wonderful flight out of Queenstown over such beautiful countryside. Thank you so much for your fabulous hospitality and as I remarked the other day - I hope that my B&B guests return home with as wonderful memories of Merimbula as I have of Queenstown. Most of my photographs worked - have included one of Mitre Peak. It was my goal to return to Milford Sound on a fine day, and I feel that to have this photo is a real bonus - I hope you enjoy it. I may meet you again in Merimbula??
Kind regards Alice - Merimbula NSW Australia.
Dear Graeme & Lucille,
Happy New Year!! A quick note to say thank you and let you know how much Karen & I enjoyed our stay at your B&B during our recent visit to Queenstown. We greatly appreciated your input and advise concerning the trips we made as well as helping us with the required bookings at such short notice!!. The room was great, breakfasts were the perfect way to start the day and the panoramic views outstanding. Should we make the trip back to Queenstown, we will be contacting you first for a room and would gladly recommend you to any friends making the trip.
With very best regards, Andy & Karen - Bangkok Thailand. 2008.
Comments from our guest book:
The following are all taken from the Lake Vista B&B guest books. It is comments like these that make one feel quite humble.
- Dear Graeme & Lucille, We've never felt more at home at a B&B. We've decided you should change the name to "Heaven on Earth". Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. Carlin & Susan - Morrison Colorado.
- Best view, best service, best rooms and best breakfast on our entire NZ trip! Thank you so much for everything. Nic & Patricia - Sweden.
- What a fantastic experience. Graeme looked after us so well! It's an amazing place with fabulous views. I have never seen such a lovely house. Thanks for all your patient help. Exceptional! Terrie & Cliff. Cheshire UK.
- The view was exceeded only by your hospitality. Thanks for going out of your way for us. Jim & Dixie Dawson - Manhatton Beach USA.
- Thank you for your hospitality. You went above & beyond to make our honeymoon a memorable one in Queenstown. You have a beautiful home with amazing views. We enjoyed every second of our time here. Thank you so much!
Joost & Jen Monen - San Diego, California USA.
- Excellent, just what I was looking for. Splendid room and invaluable help with exploring the area.
Thanks so much.
David Wilshire MP. House of Commons - London.
- You made us feel really welcome from the Airport until the moment we left. Beautiful views, accommodation, toilet with heated floors, booked our tours....everything was perfect! I would recommend you to everyone that I could. Thank you.
Comila & Suely - São Paulo, Brazil.
- A most wonderful stay & hospitality. Even stocked with Baked Beans - what more can we say. Great time had by all. Many thanks from the Brits! Steve, Gary, Terry & Cyril. (Lions N.Z. Tour 2005)
- Such charm of your place and the warmth of your home & hospitality makes this holiday truly memorable! Hope to come back in the future. Tess - Sydney.
- The beauty of Queenstown & your kindness and hospitality are a perfect match! Thank you so much. Mono - Philippines.
- Thank you so much for your hospitality. Such fantastic views - we'll certainly remember our stay here. Robert & Annette - Devon, UK.
- Beautiful home. Had a great 5 nights here. Thank you so much for your hospitality and lovely breakfasts.
Brenda - (Ireland) and George - (South Africa).
- Stunning views & beautiful modern & comfortable room. A good choice & thoroughly recommended.
Jon & Anneline - Bristol UK.
- Thank you for making us feel as if we were staying with family. We have had a truly wonderful visit in New Zealand, thanks to you.
Larey & Chris - IL - USA.
- An absolutely amazing place. Thank you so much for the 5 star treatment. Would recommend it to anyone.
Robin & Lauren. Manchester - UK. ( ex Ireland)
- Perfect hospitality and lovely views, plus excellent advice - we can't thank you enough. Mary, Teresa & Pekka, Finland.
- Excellent hospitality, beautiful place and two lovely people.
Orlette & Zvi, Israel.
- Thank you for the 5 star B & B hospitality! We enjoyed our stay & loved the meals. Outstanding view & accommodation. Thank you for making this trip so enjoyable and thank you for all your help! If you come to Idaho, look us up.
John & Clara, Idaho, USA.
- Thanks so much for your wonderful hospitality! Our stay with you was a marvelous welcome to New Zealand.
Don, Aileen & Kevin, Canada.
- We loved your Bed and Breakfast! Your hospitality was wonderful. We will remember the lovely views and will be sending our friends to your place. Thank you again.
Bill & Phylis, USA.
- I had a wonderful time in New Zealand. Especially at Mr & Mrs Simpson's. Hosts & help made a big difference.
Elle Ozbek, Turkey.
- What a beautiful view to contemplate on before flying out of New Zealand today - we will be taking many memories with us.
Richard & Diana, Southampton UK.
- Hospitality to live for - views to die for. A good recipe for a return visit.
Guy & Kay, Auckland.
- Thanks for your fabulous hospitality. What a view! Can't wait to come again.
Jan Maskell, London.
- Thanks to my wonderful hosts, Graeme & Lucille. Lake Vista must have the best rooms in Queenstown - stunning scenery.
Holger Spill, Berlin, Germany.