COMMENTS FROM PAST GUEST 2009

June 2009

Slept very well and really enjoyed your B&B. Wish we had planned to stay longer. Beautiful view. Beautiful people. Thank you. Rick & Candy Brantford, Ontario

Thank you Charlotte, Robin and Raven. Thanks for the wonderful stay. Delicious breakfast. Pierre Regne Switzerland

Absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful area. Enjoyed our stay immensely. Stayed to short a time. Thanks again. Dave & Debbie Farrow, Kelowna BC

Beautiful location. Very comfortable and homey. Terry & Irene Moore Ashton Ont.

What a beautiful part of this vast country. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Paul & Ruth Howe, Port Rowan, Ont.

This was a step back in time and to stay would be a dream come true. Vicki, Amber and Allison

Thank you so much for a wonderful couple of days. Puffins, icebergs, what could be better. Fantastic hiking. Will be back. Suzanne & Jeff Brooks Vancouver, BC

Thank you for the wonderful time. Our daughter loved playing with your daughter. Dave & Sarah & Autumn Thatcher

Wonderful country with wonderful people. Thanks for the hospitality. P.s “Be sure to take the Rugged Beauty Boat Tour” Fred and Lynn, Dundas, Ont.

Enjoyed our stay immensely. Thank you so much. Marion and Lloyd Dunham

Wonderful stay. Great Hosts. Many thanks for all your help (calling CAA for us) Jean U.K

Thank you for your hospitality. We had a great night sleep & a wonderful breakfast. We’ll be back soon. Sandy and Gary Adams Cambridge Ont.

Thank you for such a lovely week. It breaks our hearts to be leaving when there is so much more to see and more laughs to share. Julia and Kevin, Boston, MA

July 2009

Thank you for such a comfortable place to stay. What a treat! Thanks for the laundry facilities. It was like being at home. Please come visit us in Ontario. Shirley and Andy, Kincardine, Ont.

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. It was just like home. Lots of puffins and we love puffins. Had a wonderful time. Next time we will go out on your sea kayaks. Dale & Susan, St. Augustine, Florida

Gorgeous location to stay. Puffins, Rocks, Nanny’s restaurant, comfortable and quiet. Louisa & Bill Gardenville, Ont.

Excellent B&B. Good location. Great people. Puffins, water. Loved it. Mary and Ben Boston, MA

Thank you very much for the warm hospitality and kindness. The service offered was excellent. Next year we come back for holiday not for work in the area. Shawn, Henry & Tom. Percy’s Masonry. Ltd.

Thank you for your hospitality. We’ll be back. Carole & Paul Hefferton (Elliston roots)

Lovely and quiet house by the sea. Wonderful spot to wake up too. Looking forward to coming back with our young mainlanders. Susan, Midland Ont.

We had a lovely time. The hospitality was wonderful. I’ll let all my friends coming this way know about your fantastic spot. Jean and John, Victoria Harbor Ont.

Lovely house. Whale spouts in the bay right in front of the house. Lovely setting. Dr. Cron, Halifax N.S

Incredible view. Thank you. Barb and Argen, Saskatchewan, AB

Thank you so much for having such a wonderful home by the sea. Enjoyed ourselves. Will be back. Thanks for the use of the kayaks. Jonathon and Maureen Granton, California

The view from your B&B is magnificent. Whales and birds and the philosophic morning. Caroline, France

Loved our breakfast conversation. Loved your B&B. Will be back. Our stay will be remembered for a long time. Maurie & Craig, White Rock, BC

Thanks for the excellent hiking trail recommendations. We loved the Skerwink trail. Look after your province. It is great. Art & Carol Calgary AB

Thank you for your hospitality and good cheer. Breakfast and breaching whale…Can’t beat that! David & Lorne, Saint John, N.B

Thank you for your warmth, cheerful welcome and wonderful chats. We enjoyed staying in your authentic “salt box” Newfoundland house with its beautiful views. Best wishes for much success in all of your endeavors! God Bless Belinda and Kevin, Brampton Ont.

Thank you for your warm hospitality. This is a wonderful place and we had a great time. Peter & Lynn Weil, Black Earth, Wisconsin

What a beautiful place you have here! Thanks for the generous breakfast. It was the best night sleep we both had in a long time. I’m sure the sound of the ocean had something to do with that. All the best, Paul and Sue Brace Bridge, Ont.

August 2009

We came for Puffins and weren’t disappointed but have enjoyed so much more. The whales, terns, eagles and scenic hiking trails and your wonderful hospitality. It’s been a great place to relax and unwind. I’ve never played the guitar to such a beautiful view. Keep confusing people and if it sounds right it’s in tune. Phil and Barbara Cambridge Ont.

What a lovely place! We’ll definitely recommend the bird Island Inn B&B to all our birding friends. This is a quiet, beautiful, fabulous spot! Heather and Dave, Pataskala, Ohio

A wonderful place for bird watching and whale watching. Thanks so much for your warm hospitality. Bruce Coffin, Ottawa, Ont.

Thank you so much for your care! We enjoyed this spot so much and feel lucky to have found this peaceful place. Fred & Marlene Peach land, BC

What a delightful spot to take refuge from a busy, hectic world. Seeing the whales was a special treat. Thank you so much for a wonderful breakfast. Hope to return someday. Connie & Sean Calgary, AB

What a place to relax and spend my holidays. I’m so glad I found your B&B. Thanks so much. We had a wonderful time. Beautiful place. I’ll let others know of your great spot! Annie, Calgary, AB

Thank you for your hospitality. This place is a little “heaven on earth”. Thank you for the treat. Merci Beaucoup. Peter & Madeline, London Ont.

Beautiful spot to spend a few peaceful days. Great breakfasts and cheese cake! Loved the local wild blueberries. Thanks, Kristen and Karen, Seattle WA & Nashville TN

What a wonderful place! We love the calm, the sound of the running river by our bedroom window and of course the incredible view. Kayaking was amazing. This stay will be in our memories. Rosemary & Lous-felix, Que.

Your view of the ocean is fabulous. Enjoyed the puffins and whales. Loved your hearty yummy breakfast. Ann & Jim, New Westminster, B.C

Thanks for the fantastic week at your excellent B&B. The food, views and hospitality were wonderful. I had a great relaxing stay. The puffins were amazing! I will be back again. Al Gallant, Hamilton Ont.

I can’t thank you enough for taking me kayaking to meet your whales. Whales, Birds, Puffins, scenic rugged beauty…this is a very special spot!!! The gang, Merlin, Ont.

What a wonderful experience. I’m so happy to be in Newfoundland. I will treasure the time I had here. You have a beautiful province. Simone, Calgary AB

September 09

Thanks for a great stay. Very relaxing. Unique B&B. Oldest home we’ve stayed in yet. Sharon and Larry, Calgary, AB

We love the beautiful views. Very unique area. Thank your for your above and beyond hospitality. Zoria and Rick Winnipeg, Man.

A great place to stay. Very unique area with the history and people. Bruce & Jacqueline Calgary, AB

This was certainly the highlight of our first week in Newfoundland. The boat trip with Bruce’s boat “Rugged Beauty boat tours” and his historic settlement knowledge of fishing and the environment was exceptional. Saw eagles as well. Everything was excellent. Returning to a warm comfortable spot after a day of travel was wonderful. Thank you. Denis and Judy, England

Charlotte and Robin. You are the perfect B&B hosts. Our stay was both relaxing and comfortable. Please come stay with us if you come to BC. Have a relaxing winter. Don& Darleen, BC www.gardengallerybandb.com

Thank you so much for the warm hospitality and the excellent breakfast over bright morning conversation. Have a wonderful winter. Cora & Marcel & Dan & Louise Calgary, AB

Thank you. Will be back. Such a fantastic spot. Wish we could stay to enjoy it. Great Show. Rex Goudie with the band

Charlotte. A pleasure and a privilege. Ron Hynes. Canadian Singer Songwriter

Thank you for the stay at your fabulous B&B. Couldn’t have been more comfortable. Really appreciate your kindness & assistance in arranging Ron’s performance at the Elliston Fall Festival. Please pass along our thanks to the other tourism Elliston committee members. Sincerely, Lynne Thorne

Thank you for your hospitality. Enjoying your off season to the fullest. Erica, St. John’s