Aaltje B.
Hi, I am Ella, married to Guy. We emigrated from Holland to New Zealand in 2002 . We now live in the most beautiful part of New Zealand, The Catlins.If you love nature and don't mind being away from busy city life, then this is it. Catlins is only new on the map since 2016 and there is a lot to explore. So, don't forget your camera and good quality walking gear. You'll love nature's variety here.
Guy and Ella both live on the property, Guy repairing and handling stock, Ella busy creating. And started being active in the hospitality industry since 2003.
Guy and Ella both live on the property, Guy repairing and handling stock, Ella busy creating. And started being active in the hospitality industry since 2003.
My comments
Stunning picture Pibo , Thank you !!
You could offer breakfast as a separate option. Stay with or without breakfast.
Or offer a small breakfast and optional paid extra big breakfast with bacon ham etc.
These options are not given by BdC.
It would be good to have more options for BdC I think.
Greetings,
Aaltje B.
Same here, Theresa.
It is hard to cater for people when there are so many different wishes and diets to cater for. Especially when you live far away from shops and stock up ones a week only.
I offer muesli with milk, or oats for porridge.
If people don't like that, they can get some yogurt that I provide.
Most guests bring their own food.
It is the cheapest option and the most simple one.
Mind you, a lot of guests don't even have breakfast. Just coffee.
You could make your coffee stand out by offering organic coffee, high-quality fair trade coffee, fresh coffee - decafe-coffee. And lots of different teas, of course. Guests love that.
I am sure you will have your own specialty corner to spoil your guests with home baked cookies .
Could you send a photo of that sometime?
Greetings,
Aaltje B.
Hi North Jewel
That sounds lovely!
We have been to Israel a few times, but never Jordan.
Let's hope for lots of great visitors for you.
Greetings,
Aaltje B.
Perfect to be near the airport as well.
That should help.
Probably a lot of short stays for them?
Can you advertise at the airport with a pamphlet of your property?
Wow, that is a long and impressive list with activities in your area!
We have lots of competition lately, within a few years time about 80 new units opened their doors. With no hotels in sight there is a big need for accommodation.
Many look alike.
So it is good to have something special, a special feature why you stand out.
Is it your coffee machine, your hot tub, early check in - late check out, the fire-place?
People that rent in shoulder seasons use the fireplace in South NZ a lot. And even this summer was so cold, we only just stopped using it!
I forgot to mention in my list, the fireplace. Defenitely a hit, with stacks of wood too.
Thanks Don for your contribution!
Will look into that during ny after season. Good to tweak system now and then .
It seems to go up in ranking search if you do that too. Correct or does it only look like that. Up season here . Everything is opposite your Northern hemisphere .
Sounds like year-round business ?