Tripadvisor - HALL OF FAME - on King Island -

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Tripadvisor – HALL OF FAME – on King Island

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We are delighted to announce that King Island Accommodation Cottages on the East Coast of King Island, Tasmania has been inducted into TripAdvisor’s ‘HALL OF FAME’ 2018

The highly coveted ‘HALL OF FAME’ award was created to honour those businesses that have earned a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years.

The Certificate of Excellence award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveler reviews.

The HALL OF FAME award which we have been privileged to earn has encompassed 5 years of excellence in hospitality and accommodation equal to non on King Island.
We would like to thanks all our lovely guests that have stayed with us for enabling this award and for being so nice.

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Testimonials

We couldn’t have asked for more in this wonderful cottage, vvv comfy bed, chirping of the lovely bird life, well maintained property, everything was spot on.
We appreciated all the small touches and the dvd’s and books.
Thank you so very much John & Rhonda, we wish we didn’t have to leave.
Rob & Judy Owens , Brooks Bay - November 2013

Thank you for a really wonderful stay. Anything you could ever need is provided. The hospitality was wonderful, couldn’t imagine staying anywhere else on the island, you really have the pick of the spots. We will certainly recommend you to our family and friends.
Nicole, Lavinia & Glad Williams, Kellyville – December 2008

I had a delightful two nights in your excellent cottage, everything I wanted was just to hand and much more that I could have enjoyed with a little more time.
Dr Tony Andreas, Cremourne – February 2009

Dear John, Rhonda.
Thank you for a lovely and relaxing time in a beautiful place. You are truly thoughtful hosts with every little detail considered. The shells will remind us of our time here.
Derek & Nancy, Vermont – March 2008

A great holiday in a wonderful setting and made to feel very welcome by you both. We couldn’t have wished for anything more. We’ll be back soon.
Barry & Barbara Abley, Geelong – February 2008

Pick of the island with great hosts. Thanks.
Jan St.Clair, Gold Coast - October 2007

A fantastic place to kick back and relax. A credit to the owners for presentation, cleanliness and hospitality. All the best for the future.
Mike Armstrong, Coffin Bay - October 2007

Thanks for a delightful stay. The cottage is gorgeous and we had fun exploring the island from one end to the other.
Sally & Russell Thompson, Melbourne - August 2009

It does not get much better than this. Wonderful cottage, hosts and Mojo the dog. Hope to return one day.
Robyn Ridley, Bribie Island - November 2009

This was a wonderful place to stay and rest. So relaxed that packing up was exhausting. Great island and wonderful cottage; clean and comfortable. Well done John & Rhonda, the island just needs a few more tourists.
John & Adriana Burke, Ringwood - January 2010.

Dear John & Rhonda,
We had a wonderful stay and thank you for your lovely hospitality. We do hope this will not be our last stay at spectacular Naracoopa Holiday Cottages. Give Mojo a big pat for us.
Helen & John Brennan, Mt Tambourine – May 2010.

Today we have completed a weeks’ stay in the beautiful relaxing surrounds as guests of John & Rhonda. We were delighted in the cleanliness and functionality of this location. Both John & Rhonda were friendly and helpful. We would absolutely recommend this accommodation to friends. King Island has been a great and perfect spot to switch off and recharge the batteries. Thankyou.
Steve & Wendy Currie, Mountain Gate – November 2010.

We’ve had a wonderful relaxing experience on this wonderful island. Traveled most roads and saw different places but Naracoopa beats them all. Best most scenic place on the island. Thank you John & Rhonda for making it a very, very special place.
Robyn & John Carrie, Geelong – February 2011.

Thanks for the wonderful hospitality. We enjoyed the island’s food, scenery, culture and friendliness. Love to come back soon.
Lisa Street and friends, Melbourne – March 2011

You might be 3.5 Star but to us it has been a 5 Star stay. Thank you John & Rhonda for presenting a wonderful place to stay.
Martina Nelligan & Peg Sevel, Cummins – March 2011.

A great place to relax – a lovely cottage with everything you need. John was a great host – very helpful, loved the island life!! Thanks
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Barbara & Peter Cousins, Stockton – April 2011

Beautiful area, great scenery, perfect hosts, glorious walks, tasting – cheese factory, abundance of wildlife. Watched Kelp Harvesters, cute penguins and to top it off bbq, wine, cheese and crackers – just a fantastic time, Thank you.
Frank & Vicki Stobbs, Mereweather - May 2011.

Thanks John & Rhonda – we loved it and we’ll be back!
Megan, Jess & Kate Davies, Coonabarabran – June 2011.

Thanks for making our stay on King Island so special. Lovely well appointed cosy cottage, very welcoming after a day of exploring. Thanks for sharing your local knowledge.
Jane & Mike Calder, Hobart – September 2011.

Great hosts, immaculate cottages, beautiful island plus fine food gave us a great break.
Bruce & Judyth Dowdell, Lilli Pilli - October 2011.

I would thoroughly recommend these cottages for a great holiday. We will be coming back as soon as we can manage it. The description of the cottages online perfectly matches the reality.
Mark Allinson, Tomakin - November 2011.

Lovely welcome, great relaxing few days but all too short. Beautiful spot and accommodation that has all and more that anyone needs. Thank you so much we can highly recommend.
Penny Condon, Upper Coomera - December 2012.

Thanks John & Rhonda for a great getaway. We will let our friends know about this fantastic spot and helpfulness. You have a view to die for.
Denise McKenna & Karen, Newborough – January 2012

We have thoroughly enjoyed our 6 night rejuvenating stay at your homely, quaint, distinctive and very well equipped cottages. Thank you, we have found it to be a wonderful and convenient base to explore fascinating King Island. Your thoughtful advice and assistance was also greatly appreciated.
Ross & Carmel Huggard, Frankston South – January 2012

Thank you John & Rhonda for a lovely, relaxing and enjoyable stay in your beautiful cottage. The view is magnificent, the cottage very comfortable and homely, and you as hosts just topped off our stay nicely – we had everything we could want! Thank you again.
Greg & Sharon Ward, East Gippsland – February 2012

What a great King Island location, you have made us very welcome with your friendliness and hospitality. We will tell people about this place with pleasure. Thank you for everything.
Neil & Terry & Tierra Wheway, Dapto – February 2012

Thank you John & Rhonda for a lovely cottage. We had a very peaceful and relaxing holiday in our beautiful King Island surroundings. All our needs were met. Hope one day we can come and stay again.
Pam & Graham Huggard, Attwood – May 2012

Very comfortable with everything one would need. Thanks for a lovely stay and will recommend it to all.
Jean, Norm & Debbie Ducksberry, Cheltenham – October 2012

An idyllic setting, a warm welcome and a well furnished and equipped cottage. Altogether a delightful and relaxing couple of days – we should have stayed longer.
Robin and Shirley Williams, Ringwood East – October 2012

King Island is everything we imagined it to be plus more. The steaks, the cheese the laid back environment and beautiful scenery. All this with the warmth and hospitality of our idyllic accommodation of John & Rhonda. The décor matches the location and all adds up to a relaxing and magnificent holiday. King island remains on my bucket of places to see as I will return.
Thank you for your hospitality.
Ross & Marilyn Franklin, Banyo – October 2012

John & Rhonda – You have put in a lot of hard work to make these cottages immaculate and very well equipped thus ensuring our stay these last few days comfortable and welcoming. Exploring all quarters of this island has exceeded all my expectations in all its natural beauty and I will leave for home in Adelaide with fond and lasting memories.
Beatrice & David Wilson, Adelaide – December 2012

Thank you John & Rhonda for your wonderful hospitality and the care you put into these cottages.
It is exactly a Slice of Paradise and we couldn’t have chosen better! We hope to return and you’ll hear from us again.
Stuart & Emily Mills, Surrey Hills – January 2013

Great five day stay. Very pleased to pass on absolutely positive experiences of King Island
and the Naracoopa Holiday Cottages. Hopefully we’ll be back one day, meanwhile there will be various friends and family taking up our recommendation.
Tony & Robyn McGrath, Warragul – January 2013

Thank you for a lovely stay. Everything here is just as beautiful as it was last time I was here with our other daughter. Lovely impeccable cottage and excellent facilities.
Joy & Viv Waller, Fitzroy North - February 2013

Great little place. It has everything you could possibly want and if it hasn’t John & Rhonda will get it for you. A most enjoyable and relaxing stay. Thanks also for the fresh strawberries.
Verda & Bernie Wilson, Brookside Centre – December 2013

Perfect setting. John & Rhonda you’ve certainly thought of everything in your little piece of paradise. Thank you for having us stay.
Jim & Elizabeth Gibson , Rossbridge – June 2013

A Great Stay. Very comfy bed which one does not often get! Facilities great – a home away from home. Thank you.
Ruth & Bart Hopkins, Phillip Island – February 2013

Wonderful place, excellent accommodation. One of the best holidays we have had in your beautiful cottages.
Gail Penny, Rosebud – March 2013

A very comfortable relaxing holiday at Naracoopa Holiday Cottages. Highly recommended.

John & Sandra Lippiatt, Brisbane – April 2013

Thank you for your hospitality and efforts to make us feel at home. We love your attention to detail in the cottage – particularly the maritime theme and pieces. Also loved the scenery, history, flora & fauna of your magnificent island.
Jim & Denise Stranger, Tyers – May 2013

A lovely few days in a cottage with everything. Thanks for the hospitality.
Andrew & Robyn Hukin, Perth – August 2013

Had the most wonderful relaxing week, our stay in the cottage was superb.
Many thanks John & Rhonda.
John & Glenys Swanson, Ringwood North – December 2013

Thank you for creating a wonderful environment and atmosphere in which to unwind and rejuvenate. We shall enter 2014 recharged and ready to go.
Peter & Marg Brighton, Wantirna – January 2014

John & Rhonda have been very obliging hosts. The cottages are very comfortable and we looked forward to coming back each night. Every need is catered for and it is truly ‘A Slice of Paradise’ looking out to sea.
David & Helen Treharne, Balgowlah – January 2014

Staying with you was a wonderful experience, the cottage is clean and so cosy, beautifully decorated and everything is just so and you two are such nice people.
Myra & Judith, Colac - March 2014

You have certainly thought about every detail to make our stay most enjoyable. Thank you John and Rhonda for your friendly hospitality. King Island is certainly a well kept secret and a paradise.
Aaron Pascoe and Joan & Peter , Caramut & New Zealand – April 2014

Thank you for a comfortable and very relaxing stay! Loved our time on King Island, a great escape. The cottage was well fitted out with all the conveniences of home.
King Island is a well kept secret, until we spread the word that is.
Steve & Belinda Aqualina, Healseville – July 2014

Had a wonderful stay in one of these charming cottages. Beautiful views great hospitality and very relaxing.
Can’t wait to come back again! It’s very hard to leave. Thanks John & Rhonda.
Karen Cassidy & Rebecca Kingi – Hobart – September 2014.,

An excellent cottage with a beautiful outlook and perfect gardens, thanks John & Rhonda.
Jeff & Irene Browning, Brisbane - November 2014

What a lovely place to stay. A charming cottage with everything you could possibly need and set in a beautiful garden with a superb view. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Thank you John & Rhonda for your warm welcome and helpfulness.
Lois, Robyn, Ian & David Robinson, Queanbeyan – November 2014

Thanks so much Rhonda & John. We can see why people say “you have thought of everything!”
Beautifully appointed cottage, couldn’t have asked for more.
Love King Island and hope to come back again
Carmen & Garry Breust, Wangaratta – January 2015

A wonderful first stay on King Island, made all the more special by this lovely little sea-view cottage and wonderful hosts. We will always remember it and can’t wait to come back again.
King Island slowly grows on you.
Jenny & Leo McMahon, Ocean Grove – February 2015

Thank you John & Rhonda. We had a lovely stay at the cottage, you have thought of everything we could possibly need. It is decorated very well, very sea-side holiday theme, one can’t help but feel happy and in the holiday mood.
Roz & Peter Chessnell, Northern NSW – February 2015

John & Rhonda you made our trip fantastic. Easy right from the start with the booking and organising for mums 80th birthday.
The cottage was great with everything you could need and also the little extras to go with it.Thanks again.
The Ashley-Cooper Family, Wonga Park – April 2015

John & Rhonda you have made our 50th wedding anniversary holiday a most enjoyable holiday. The cottage was most comfortable and had everything we needed. King Island is blessed to have you here – and so welcoming. We shall return one day.
Rod & Anne Gollan , Tumbarumba – April 2015

Thank you Rhonda & John for comfortable peaceful cabins in a wild rugged winter season.
King Island has much beauty and resilience. A special holiday!
Sharon & Phil Mann, Naracoorte – July 2015

A delightful warm & welcoming home away from home, thank you John & Rhonda for taking care of the little details & touches to enable our stay to be fun, relaxing & so enjoyable. We are already planning another visit to KI & staying here is a given.
Cheryl & Brian Malloch, Korobeit – September 2015

John & Rhonda, Sincere thanks for sharing your beautiful unique cottages for 4 nights. We’ve enjoyed every minute of our stay, million dollar views, gorgeous Blue Wrens. Thanks again for organizing our car. Your amazing cottages have been much appreciated by all of us.
Rae & Rex Suosaari , Bundaberg – October 2015

Wahooooeeey! John & Rhonda thanks for a fantastic holiday cottage. So ‘homie’ and comfortable with everything at your figure tips. Love the scenery, wallabies and possums and all the other wildlife we met on our travels.
Will recommend your beautiful cottages and hospitality to everyone.
Lorraine & Robin Aitken, Sunbury – November 2016

Fabulous cottage. Loved the wood bbq, push bikes, pool table and picnic gear. Thanks for your help with the rental car.
Very enjoyable stay.
Pip Buckton & Kate Bishop, Auckland - November 2015

Dear John & Rhonda, just want to say thank you for our weekend. The cottages are very nicely done and well looked after. You live in a lovely part of the world. We might have to come back and visit again. Thank you again..
Lisa Langmaid, Ulverstone – December 2015

Wonderful time had, everything we needed was provided. John & Rhonda were wonderful hosts who shared local knowledge and loved a chat. Loved strolling in Naracoopa, there was much to savour with the views. A great base for a really enjoyable holiday.
Kathy & Phil Maynes, Eltham – March 2016

Excellent set-up with helpful and friendly hosts. A great place for a holiday.
Alan & Fran McLean, Glen Waverley – April 2016

Thanks Rhonda & John for a very comfortable stay. The cottage had everything and more to make a great holiday. We’ll certainly stay here again if we get the chance.
P.S. Your hospitality has been fantastic.
Chris & Jackie Pope, Highton – April 2016

Thank you John & Rhonda for your hospitality. Your accommodation is great, so glad we chose to stay here. The cottage is very well equipped, lovely and clean and in a great location. Thanks again.
Lynette, Scott, Hannah & Lucy Kay , Longley – July 2016

It really is a piece of paradise, the little Blue Wrens are so friendly. King Island is a great place to go back in time.
Katie & Peter Fleming, Toowoomba – September 2016

Wonderful and peaceful spot with friendly people and everything we needed was in the cottage. A delightful place to spend time with family, thank you.
Vanessa, Rob, Will, & Millie McCallum, Newington – September 2016

Thanks John & Rhonda, it’s been nice here and the cottages have been very cosy and comfy.
Happy Christmas.
The Craig Family, Green Island – December 2016

A most enjoyable stay. The perfect place to rest and relax.
Thank you John & Rhonda.
Jackie Mathews, Kalorama – December 2016

We have enjoyed the relaxed pace of King Island and Naracoopa. Thank you John & Rhonda for providing such lovely accommodation and friendly hosting.
Wendy & Paul Harrington, Mount Cole Creek – January 2017

Very much enjoyed our stay. Excellent tasteful accommodation. Wonderful hosts. Locals very friendly. Impressed with golf courses.
Peter & Marion Lean – Concord – March 2017,

A lovely place to stay, thanks so much for thinking of everything at Blue Wren Cottage. It’s the first time to King Island for us so this was a lovely introduction. Love the peace and quiet at Naracoopa. Such congenial hosts, thanks John & Rhonda.
Bruce & Catarina Novarina – Wollongong – April 2017
Bruce & Catarina Novarina, Wollongong – April 2017

A very comfortable cottage with everything you could need and more in the accommodation. The cottage was clean and warm, and there was a great Games Room on the property. John & Rhonda were very good hosts.
Ed & Di Fenton , North Tambourine – October 2017

Well John & Rhonda, I want to thank you both for a superb stay in your ‘Beach Front Location.’ Love it all and especially the self-catering – over and above all.
Gary Holt, Ballarat – October 2017

Thanks for a great stay. Accommodation was excellent and the hospitality was A1.
Jeanie & Rob Morgan , Manly – November 2017

Thank you both Rhonda & John for such a wonderful stay – Perfect!
Lucy & Bob Edwards , Bundoora – December 2017

Words can’t explain how beautiful, relaxing and entertaining our stay was. The cottage was just perfect – ‘one’s own peace.’ Hospitality faultless - always with a smile or a joke. A magnificent setting a short drive from Currie.
Delia Colvin, Bulahadelah - January 2018

Wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else, it’s one of those rare, very special places to be privileged to be in – Timeless. Thank you Rhonda & John
Kerrie Pearson, Wyong – January 2018

A great place to base a 7 day holiday on King Island, John & Rhonda were fantastic hosts and a wealth of interesting information. Best wishes.
Brigitte, Berwick – March 2018

We have immensely enjoyed our stay here. The cottage was well provided with everything one needs - it’s a lovely home away from home. Thanks John & Rhonda for your hospitality.
Peter & Maudeline Edwards, Langwarrin – April 2018

An excellent place to spend a few days. Thanks to John and Rhonda for providing such a great place.
Valma & Mavis Barber, Warragul – April 2018

A lovely place to forget the 21st century, recharge the batteries and just chill out.
Iain & Kate Atkin, Violet Town – April 2018

Lovely, clean, warm and comfortable accommodation with pleasant helpful hosts – Thank You.
Jenny Briddoch & Nellie Smith, Boronia – June 2018

Certainly we would like to thank you very much for everything - whatever we needed was there! And this, after many years of self-catering (in the UK, Continental European countries, the USA and New Zealand as well as Australia) is by no means usually the case. Also everything was very comfortable - we enjoyed our stay a good deal. We liked King Island a lot too and were just so amazingly lucky with the weather...
Francis & Thea Clayton , Huntingfield - December 2018

Thanks John & Rhonda, it has been an amazing relaxing holiday. Your cottages are beautiful, cosy and you have an amazing place. We love King Island and your beautiful friendly dogs and friendly birds.
Jenny & Dale Pople, Launceston – January 2019

This has been the most relaxing and friendly place to stay. John & Rhonda thank you, you do a wonderful job. Highly recommend this lovely place to everyone.
Debbie & Michelle Terry,

Thank you for your hospitality. You have an amazing place – We’ll be back.
Richard & Carly Bellman, Romsey – January 2019

Thanks a lot John & Rhonda for a lovely stay in Wattlebird Cottage, I’ve enjoyed my time here.
Judy Cale , Glen Iris – February 2019

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