Here's what some of our guests have to say about their stay...

• We could not have found a better way to come to the end of our visit to NZ than to have stayed at your wonderful home - so beautifully restored - you have been a most welcoming host. We do hope to return.

  - Gill & Tony June 2007

• Our trip to New Zealand began and ended with your warm hospitality. You epitomised Kiwi friendliness, care and openess, and your house - so lovingly restored - made us feel right at home. We will certainly recommend you to all our friends who are fortunate enough to come this way.

  - Erika and Mauritz Apr 2007

• Hi Susan and John,
  I hope all is well with both of you. ..... my husband and I stayed with you last June on our Honeymoon. I thought I would share the magazine article that was written up in a small US magazine about our honeymoon which mentions our stay with you. It starts on page 14.
  http://www.lifebydesign.com/current.pdf
  I hope to be back and visit soon,

  - Laurie

• New Zealand is now my favourite country, and from our very first e-mail exchange you set me up to appreciate it fully. I was early inarriving, late for breakfasting, in need of an electrical converter for my videocam, too early for one breakfast, and burdened with very heavy baggage -- all of which you cheerily assisted me in dealing with. You've both been friendly and consummate hosts in the home that has deserved the loving care you've given it. While here I've learned much, and you put me on the road to that happy experience. Thank you. I shall continue spreading the word about your superb bed & breakfast at Braemar.

  - Bruce, 11 December 2005

• We have enjoyed our stay in your charming home. How wonderful to hear birdsong and no traffic noise in the centre of Auckland city. It has been fun to be tourists in our own city. Best wishes.

  - Rosemary and Bryan, November 2005

• Many thanks for your warm welcome and for being so fantastic hosts! You have made your house a marvellous place, extremely relaxing while in the city centre. You were so kind, taking care for everything. We couldn't wish for anything more. Best wishes and again, thank ou so much for our wonderful stay in Auckland.

  - Eric and Albert, Belgium Nov 2005

• Thanks for being such fantastic hosts. Despite the weather you made our stay very enjoyable and much easie with the kids in tow....look forward to coming back to visit in the future.

  - Steve, Robyn, Teresa and Anastasia, Australia July 2005

• Can not tell you how enjoyable it has been staying in your beautiful home. Luckily there are people like yourselves protecting our heritage so we can have an experience like this one.

  - Damien and Carolyn , June 24th 2005

• Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality. We enjoyed staying with you in your beautiful home filled with loving care and treasured memories. We appreciated your kindness in making us feel so welcomed and at home. Thank you Susan for trying to teach me "napkin folding". We enjoyed our first night of our New Zealand vacation at your home - Thank you again.
  P.S. Your breakfast was great.

  - Sandy and Howard, Oregon. May 28 2005

• "A real find in the middle of the city. Situated on a quiet road Braemar is in walking distance to all the sites. The hosts were extremely welcoming, especially to the children and very knowledgeable about the area. The food was excellent and they were able to cater for a special diet."
  
  - Claire Lewis 23 May 2005
  Rated 5 star
  
  
• "My daughter and I stayed at Susan and John Sweetman's grand, beautifully restored Edwardian townhouse in Auckland's central business district, Braemar on Parliament Street.
  
  The accommodations are top-notch, the breakfast divine (organic breads, fruits and yoghurts and a special hot dish). The Sweetmans genuinely love sharing their adventures and hearing those of their guests.
  
  The gorgeous home has three guest rooms, two for $180 NZ (about $132 US) and a suite for $250 NZ ($183 US). This includes breakfast, complimentary tea and coffee, e-mail and Internet access. You would pay at least twice that in the United States for the same accommodations, and their hospitality is priceless."
  
  - Angela L. Neff Sunday, April 3 , 2005
  San Francisco Chronicle | read the article
  
  
• "We had a wonderful time at the Braemar. A high level of personal service, delicious breakfasts and an excellent location for exploring Auckland. And a great value, too. Thanks!"
  
  - John and Karen
  Rated 5 star
  
  
• "Braemar is ideally situated for visiting central Auckland - within walking distance of most amenities - shops, restaurants and attractions. The owners are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful about all that is available in the city and region. The breakfasts are just right - cooked if you want, but the continental version including a varied fresh fruit salad is more than adequate. A good place to stay."
  
  - Sandra Mathews 6 April 2005
  
  
• "Wonderful hospitality. Susan and John have made Braemar perfect. The best beds, wonderful breakfasts and relaxing atmosphere made this a standout during our trip.I am so happy we stayed there. I would recommend it to everyone."
  
  - Ilene Iskoe 1st March 2005
  Rated 5 star
  
  
• "We had a wonderful time at Braemar and would highly recommend it to others (we will be doing that on the Cruise Critics website). Thank you for the great hospitality and the extra time you took to explain everything from Crickett to some of the local history. We really enjoyed your "New Zild" language lessons and your Thespian creativity in interpreting the language. Thanks for a terrific stay."
  
  - Marco & Betsy Monsalve 27 Feb 2005
  Rated 5 star
  
  
• "The Braemar was great. The house has been restored beautifully and is in a great central location. John and Susan were fabulous hosts and made me feel very welcome. The pancakes were fantastic."
  
  - Cameron Parker 22 Feb 2005
  Rated 5 star
  
  
• "The quality of the accommodation and the warm welcome were way above my expectations. The breakfast was absolutely fantastic. I look forward to visiting again soon!"
  
  - James Philips 16 Feb 2005 Amsterdam
  Rated 5 star
  
  
• "Everything was so excellent! Kind & friendly hosts, beautiful building & furniture, delicious breakfast, quiet circumstance, elegant accessories etc. In spite of short visiting, we've got loved Braemar On Parliament St. Keeping old & good things is so difficult, but we ask you to keep them. Thank you & see you next time!"
  
  - Akiko Suhawara 8 Feb 2005
  Rated 5 star
  
  
• "Owners are great. Friendly, willing to help out wherever possible and do not intrude. House is fantastic - lovingly restored in a victorian style. Breakfast delicious. Highly recommended."
  
  - Andrew Wallace
  New Zealand 17-Dec-2004
  
  
• "What a lovely place. To be offered tea/coffee as soon as you arrive and to have this served in beautiful old china cups is such a nice touch. This place is obviously a labour of love. Susan and John are a charming couple and to find such a place in downtown Auckland, is a real gem."
  
  - Lynne Roussell
  New Zealand 22-Nov-2004
  
  
• "Excellent. The owners made us feel at home, could not fault anything."
  
  - Alison Cocks
  Australia 17-Nov-2004
  
  
• "This is a wonderful bed-and-breakfast in an Edwardian town house. There are three bedrooms recently renovated to their original look. The location is very central [in the heart of the central business district]. The owners' enthusiasm for helping their guests was unlimited. There is a choice of three rooms, which all come with goose-down duvets and pillows."
  
  - Sylvia and Robert Hartz
  Redlands, California - Readers recommend; LA Times March 27 | read the article

 

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