My husband and I stayed here for three nights, at the end of a 4 week trip around New Zealand. It would be one of he more memorable stay in this beautiful country! We we're welcomed by Sheila and Bill with a cup of coffee and some home-made cake. And this was only the beginning of their hospitality! The B&B is excellent located in the Abel Tasman-area.
We stayed in the Abel Tasman suite. The bathroom was located next to the room, but in our room were bathrobes and the bathroom is for your private use only, so we didn't botter. In the room you have coffee and tea-making facilities and there is enough space for your luggage and clothes. We had also a private lounge and a private deck. I enjoyed to read in the beautiful garden.
The breakfast is excellent, all with fresh products: home-made bread (yummie), fresh fruits (changed daily), cheeses, hams, cereals and jams. We had breakfast in the sun one morning, with a stunning view of the sea. What a place to start your day! In the evening, after the adventure of sea kayak, we we're welcomed by Sheila and Bill with a glass of excellent New Zealand wine and canapes.
Sheila and Bill are nice hosts and we enjoyed talking to them about architecture (they have a beautiful new rental home, just across the street) and about the many collections of Bill. They also do their utterly best to make reservations for restaurants, for activities and they give you tips what to see and what to do. We certainly recommend this B&B! Many thanks again, Bill and Sheila!

We stayed here for 2 nights and were made so welcome, and looked after so well, that we wished we could have stayed longer.

The house is beautifully appointed and the views, particularly from the guest lounge and patio, are stunning. We had a suite of rooms (bedroom, lounge and spacious bathroom) at the rear which, while not having a door to the suite, were in their own “wing”. The lounge unfortunately didn’t have a view, but was comfortable to sit in early and late in the day; while the bedroom had patio doors into the garden with another superb view.

As there are no nearby restaurants, we took advantage of the option to be cooked for on one evening and had a delicious meal. Breakfasts each day were excellent with a good range including a choice of something cooked.

My husband and I stayed at Pine Lodge in mid-April, 2009 while on a three week vacation to New Zealand. Pine Lodge is an outstanding bed and breakfast. The house is in a beautiful setting on a hillside above the Tasman Sea and is spacious and beautifully decorated with antiques. Shelia and Bob are wonderful hosts. Shelia greeted us each evening with wine and "nibbles" and offerred helpful suggestions on dining and traveling in the area. Breakfasts were varied and delicious. The house is ideally located for quick access to Abel Tasman National Park by water taxi.

While on a trip to Thailand I had some spare time to seek another vocational trip.I decided to go to the South Island of New Zealand.I checked out the locations and booked a 8 day holiday to the what turned out to be the Superb Boutique Pine Lodge owned by the hosts Sheila and Bill Crieghton in Kaiteriteri.
I was met at the airport in Nelson approx 1 hour away by car.On the way to Pine Lodge we traveled through some very beautiful country side.Upon arrival at Pine Lodge in the hosts very comfortable car I was stunned by the entire area and my new home for the next 8 days fantastic.
On my first morning the gourmet breakfast was enough to last me till the eveneing meal.I left after breakfast in the car I hired from the hosts.Sheila asked me what I would like to have for my dinner and what time I would like to eat it I replied I would love to experience some home cooked New Zealand lamb.I set off with no route in mind.The area around is so lovely with walks beaches and stuning scenery everywhere I could not go anywhere that did not impress.My first day just passed so quick and soon I arrived back at Pine Lodge about 5.30pm to be asked if 6-30 OK for dinner spot on I replied.A wash and brush up a chat to the co host Bill about his amazeing colection of display world wide minerals within the Lodge and then dinner.
Wow the roast lamb dinner with all the trimings fresh mint sauce and a superb bottle of New Zealands Merlot wine apple pie and a selection of New Zealand cheese made my day complete.What a great chef Sheila is.After dinner I took a short walk down to the beach and a stroll along to get my dinner digested before retireing to bed.
I awoke next morning after a beautiful sleep in a most comfortable bed and room.A delightful 20 minutes in the ensuite spa bath and then another gormet breakfast.After my 8 nights gone I was so sad to leave this heavenly Pine Lodge.I paid my very reasonable account and Bill took me back to the Nelson Airport for my return trip sad to leave,I shall return.