Hospitality, breakfast and decor:

Media reviews:

Sun Herald Weekender - Christina's B&B review

"Come On In, The Water's Fine" Kristie Lau discovers this quiet lakeside haven is full to the brim with surprises."

Daily Telegraph - Christina's B&B review

"Leave all your troubles behind and head for... the coast. Two hours from the city (by train) is a luxurious lakeside ..."

Recent Guest reviews:

“Thank you for making the first couple of days of our married life so wonderful. We couldn’t imagine a better place to start this new chapter of our lives. Thank you for all the little details that made our time here so memorable. The food was AMAZING, not to mention the coffee. 11/10.” S&K, 1 Feb 10

“What an amazing surprise to find such a hamlet here in Dora Creek. We have had the most pleasant stay of our lives… Thank you for your wonderful food and accommodation. We look forward to returning. 10/10.” C&A, 31 Jan 10

“We had the most beautiful stay and absolutely loved your B&B. I have to say that I have stayed in some of the best 5 star hotels and yet they were not as well appointed or as clean as your B&B and your breakfast was superb.” S&G, 6 Dec 09

“What a pleasure staying here in Christina’s B&B. Great place, great food, strongly recommended. You guys are so professional & it’s a pleasure meeting you…” Z&H Sydney Jan 10

“Really enjoyed our stay. The house and attention were just what the doctor ordered.” D&T Central Coast Jan 10

“Beautiful house and setting, and delicious breakfast.” J&C Sydney Jan 10

“Gorgeous setting and beautiful home! The food was delicious and the hospitality perfect! It was a much needed break for us…” C&S Sydney Dc 09

“Many thanks for a wonderful relaxing break – great meals, great location and terrific hosts, with great attention to the details. We really enjoyed ourselves.” A&J Sydney Dec 09

“Thank you very much John and Tina for being such excellent hosts. We enjoyed everything in our stay. The breakfasts and dinners were beautiful and anything we asked wasn’t any trouble. It was really nice to come “home” from sightseeing drives and relax in the lounge or balcony…” A&L Sydney Dec 09

“Thank you so much for your generous hospitality, cooking and advice during our break on Lake Macquarie. Your house, location and puppy are perfect…” K&R Sydney Dec 09

“Thanks for a wonderful time. You guys have been very hospitable. The breakfast was incredible, not just the food but the unique place settings. Loved the décor of the room and the incredible spa bath,” D&J Sydney Dec 09

“What a lovely space…filled with wonderful hosts. Your welcome made it easy to settle in and relax… which was much needed. Look forward to the next visit… soon!” M&M Queensland Dec 09

“One night just isn’t enough in this amazing hideaway. Sydney feels like its left far behind with all its hassles and worries. It’s such a comfort to know we can return anytime with a hop skip and jump up the freeway. Breakfast was phenomenal. I think next time it’ll have to he dinner as well…!” J&D Sydney Dec 09

“We had an awesome stay and enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you for the awesome breakfast and see you again soon.” P&B Sydney Dec 09

“Thank you so much for your warm hospitality and a beautiful place to spend our wedding anniversary. Thanks especially for catering to our specific food needs. Dinner and breakfast was amazing!” S&J Sydney Dec 09

“We only booked for one night but wished we had booked for a week. The room and the attention to detail to everything, including the extraordinary breakfast was world class. Some hoteliers should stay here for a while – they would learn a few things! Thank you for your hospitality and company. We would recommend your B&B without hesitation. The awards are well deserved…” B&R Sydney Dec 09

“Thank you for a wonderful experience… Our stay was peaceful and simply majestic! You are both very special, food was divine, atmosphere perfect…” D&J Sydney Dec 09

“Thank you for a relaxing stay. Very impressive, great food, great atmosphere.” T Sydney Dec 09

“We had the most beautiful stay and absolutely loved your B&B… I have to say that I have stayed in some of the best 5 star hotels and yet they were not as well appointed or as clean as your B&B and your breakfast was superb.” S&G Wollongong Dec 09

Online reviews:

"THE BEST B&B I've ever stayed in for a long time.
I was impressed by the look of the building, then Tina and John greeted us and made us feel very welcome. They showed us our room and it was beautiful. Breakfast was amazing the presentation and the food was full of surprises it was like having your breakfast in a 5 star hotel - I think this is even better. Tina and John such a nice couple and they are very helpful at all times and they know the area very well so they can give you lots of good tips on where to go and see if you are looking for something to do during your stay. Overall if anyone is looking for a romantic get away or somewhere to relax this is the place. You can be as active as you want or just relax and chill out.” – Trip Advisor – 4 Jan 10

"AMAZING It was a great weekend away and exactly what we needed. By far the best hospitality of any B&B we have stayed at, John and Tina made us feel welcomed (without overcrowding us). They were very helpful; providing suggestions for things to do/places to eat and kindly arranged kayaks, dinner reservations etc for us. The mermaid room was very romantic! I loved the shower and double spa and of course the food was divine! I would definitely recommend staying at Christina's, you will love it!" - Trip Advisor - 24 Nov 09

"GORGEOUS B&B I can't quite figure out what the best part of the B & B was, but the owners have certainly added plenty of little perks which had made the experience a very special one indeed. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and when we opted to dine in one night, we were pleasantly surprised to be treated to a scrumptious meal that was even better than what we had in a local restaurant the night before. The decent range of DVDs and complimentary night cap in the common room were also some very special touches. We stayed in the Mermaid room which had a spacious double spa and a separate shower area which were both very clean (and I can be quite picky when it comes to cleanliness!). The property is beautifully designed and decorated, and is a true hidden gem within a short drive from metropolitan Sydney. We'll definitely be back!" Trip Advisor - 8 Nov 09

"Splendid hospitality. Christina's B&B provides an outstanding level of service and accommodation. Our room was beautifully furnished and was supremely comfortable and the service and food was exceptional. Our hosts provided gourmet food and unobtrusive service. Ratings out of 5: Room: 5, Customer service: 5, Cleanliness: 5, Facilities: 5, Location: 5, Overall: 5. Property most suited to couples." - R&H - Port Stephens - 8 Dec 08.

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Additional Notes:

Christina's B&B is a luxury "traditional" hosted B&B. We live upstairs and guests have a quiet and private ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom and waterfront balcony + guest lounge / dining and balcony facing a sunny private landscaped garden. A full gourmet cooked breakfast is provided each morning at a time to suit you with late check out (noon) as standard. Afternoon tea is served on arrival if you wish. Tea and coffee is available in the guest lounge at anytime.

Alternative styles of B&B accommodation include:

• "home-stay" - where guests share the dining / living room with the hosts
• "self-catering" where guests cook their own breakfast
• "continental / light breakfast"

Quality Standard: AAA Tourism rating: 4.5 STARS

4½ STAR RATING - (AAA Tourism / NRMA No 99757) "the authentic representation of quality"

We are proud of our high star rating. It shows that we are committed to delivering excellent quality. Most importantly it is a credible official rating by an independent authority and this sets us apart from those that are not star rated. It's as close as we can get to a guarantee of quality.

Ethics:

• Our quality rating of 4 ½ STARS is GENUINE and INDEPENDENT - NRMA / AAA Tourism 99757 (NOT our own "self rating" - equivalent self rating would be 5 dots) AAA Tourism entry criteria + B&B - STAR rating standards + STAR rated vs self rated
• All guest reviews are authentic and accurately quoted from our guest book. NB: to protect your privacy, we do not disclose guest names
• All other quotes are authentic and accurate and with attribution to their authors, Tourism Website Credibility - Financial Review
• All text is original and is an accurate representation of Christina's B&B - "...It is everything your website says it is and more..."
• All photographs are of Christina's B&B and of Lake Macquarie surrounds

  After all - it's not what we say about Christina's. It is what our guests, critics and reviewers say.