Vista del Sol

The owner, Mike Slee, went out of his way to help our party (two adult couples traveling together) feel welcome. I wish my family was this hospitable. He made sure our rooms were nearby and we had very ample spaces (rooms) to socialize outside of the bedrooms. Upon arrival, Mike served us a snack while we enjoyed the pastoral landscapes outside and offered to drive us and pick us up from an area pub so we wouldn't have to worry about the effects of having a "pint". Mike took time out to take us on the beach to see the wildlife and fauna on his four-wheeler twice, en route to dinner and then on our way home from dinner so that my husband could photograph the sunset. The B & B is exceptionally well designed and decorated. We had several engaging conversations with Mike and he told us about and showed us a film about one of his favorite places in the South Pacific. Mike served us the best breakfast we had in New Zealand; he is a gourmet cook. His kitchen is a marvel. Prior to our departure for Kapiti Island, he arranged for us to have a nature tour at a private park and bird sanctuary; our behind-the scenes tour was fantastic. We met an impetuous parrot named Jimmy. My husband and I have only one regret, that we stayed just a single night at the property. I recommend that people stay at least two nights here, and this can be readily combined with an overnight at the Kapiti Nature Lodge.