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2a Golden Sands Road RD1 | BarryTown, Punakaiki 7873, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars
Pune, India
11 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Family

We had booked two rooms for the 4 of us, and the place was simply awesome. Dennis and Raelyn are simply the most wonderful people...extremely warm and friendly. The place is a beauty..huge property with a very large garden. Raelyn cooks up a wonderful warm breakfast, and Dennis regales with hilarious anecdotes, complete with acting and mimicry ! Slight negative... more

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5 of 5 stars
Brisbane
30 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I use Bluewaves as my main base while in NZ, with truely magnificent sea views coupled with manicured native surrounds plus bird life, this is one of natures chosen spots. Hospitality enjoyed along with comfort and privacy is unequalled. Lashed with the ease of hostess Raelyn whos meals are 5 star +. The enjoyment of her company along with the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ottawa, Canada
17 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We arrived at Bluewaves on one of the rainiest days of the year and immediately were made to feel "at home" by Dennis our host. He had a fire going to warm the house, got us settled in and made us some tea. After we came back from dinner just up the road, he made some more tea and despite... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tasmania
22 Feb 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Only stayed one night but would have loved to stay longer. Dennis and Rae are great hosts. They're warm and friendly and Dennis esp. is a larger than life character who kept us entertained with all his stories. A very comfortable home stay and Rae put on a great breakfast. more

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5 of 5 stars
Hong Kong
7 Jan 2009
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My husband and I have spent a lovely boxing day with Bluewaves. The house was very nicely decorated with Christmas ornaments & Christmas lights which embraced us with warm Christmas atmosphere. The house was just gorgeous and beautiful!! The food served by the host was excellent and the white bait pates was very delicious. Don't think we can have that... more

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3 of 5 stars
Fuengirola, Spain
11 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Estubimos una noche alojados en este Homestay y tras varios email preguntandole si tenia el baño dentro de la habitacion... more

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Raelyn Boddy, owner

In four years operating this was our first unhappy response,unfortunatly it is impossible to please everyone. The cleanliness rating was an insult and highly inaccurate for what reason one would not know,as our other reviews bare witness to this.

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2a Golden Sands Road RD1 | BarryTown, Punakaiki 7873, New Zealand
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