Kia Ora. Welcome to Capeview Cottage.

Why can't we get guests to leave when they say they're going to?

After the tenth polite reminder, another East Cape sunrise or two, a stroll around the orchards, a jaunt across the farm, a soak in the hot tub, a wander down to the beach, a jet boat ride up the Motu river, a quick round of golf, a foray into the Urewera National Park wilderness and a good book on the deck - we still can't coax our guests out.

Where are we going wrong?
One reason perhaps is the Cottage itself.

Yes, it's luxuriously comfortable, with its rimu interior and carpeted throughout. Large lounge and dining area with stereo, Sky television and DVD. Full kitchen facilities including a dishwasher. Separate toilet and bathroom and full laundry facilities - guests seem to be happy to stay longer and longer, reading all the books from the library, writing postcards and letters, and sleeping in the super-kingsize beds.

Surely our guests would get tired of that...
It could be the unforgettable views.

They are spectacular. Looking out over green fields to the sea and mountains. If you're up early enough for the sunrise you'll also enjoy the chorus of birds that populate the gardens and trees that surround the cottage. There are tui's by day and morepork's (NZ owl) by night. But our guests must get sick of that too, surely...