Fabulous place, amazing location, faultless hospitality and both the story and history of the house are fascinating. Beautiful rooms, oozing with character and the breakfasts are to die for! Marilyn is the most marvellous host and makes everyone feel so welcome. This place really is a home from home. more

We have stayed at other B&Bs and Lodges throughout NZ and this place is SIMPLY THE BEST especially the breakfasts. The attention to detail is perfect. more

Staying with Marilyn really was a treat from beginning to end. Everthing about your stay there is thoroughly thought through and delivered with such a sense of luxuary. I love the home baking and this greets you when you arrive, as well as being spoilt by the most delicious breakfasts - where there really is something for everyone - delicious.... more

Absolutely loved this place...full of character and ambience..great services, immaculately presented rooms and b/fast to die for, all served-up with a friendly welcome and a warm smile. Close to the village and right opposite the sea. Excellent in every way. highly recommended for the price. more

If staying in Russell is on your itinerary....then this is the place to stay. We had three wonderful nights and three delicious breakfasts here...and throughout our travels through both islands... Ounuwhao was without doubt unbeatable. The home inself is just delightful and full of character...and Marilyn was simply the most marvellous cook and hostess. So....dont look elsewhere if travelling in... more

On arrival we were greeted by our hosts, Allen and Marilyn, with tea and home made cakes. They are a very talented couple with Marilyn making all the beautiful quilts on the beds as well as the delicious food and Allen doing all the woodwork throughout the house and keeping everything in amazing order. The breakfasts were superb and innovative.... more