Guest Testimonies 


Alexei & Rebecca Domorev, Melbourne, VIC

"Thank you Brian & Lyn. We had a fabulous time, permanently full to the brim with fabulous food. :-) The location is superb, views next to none, & I love the distinct lack of tourists! Thanks for your fabulous hospitality."

 


Denise McMurtrie, Braidwood, NSW  & Robert Hartwig, Wagga Wagga, NSW

Denise said: "Fantastic food without exception! Brian & Lyn have an attention for detail that makes one's stay here a truly memorable experience. We have enjoyed every day."

Robert said: "It takes a while to adjust to the pace, but it certainly is relaxing when you do. The weather was excellent, & the blue sea beautiful in the sunshine. An excellent relaxant. Great company!"


Garry & Anne Brady, Melbourne, VIC

Garry said: "Once again, what a beautiful place to spend a wedding anniversary! The Guest House looks great! Wow - the food "Amazing". Thank you Lyn. Can't wait to build on our piece of PARADISE, & enjoy it a lot more often. Hospitality GREAT! Thanks xx"

Anne said: "Brian, Thanks for making sure my glass was always FULL! xx"


The Getaway Team - Gaz, Rochelle, Nat  & Gillie

"We have been blown away by your hospitality. Thanks for taking such good care of us, & sharing this beautiful part of the world with us all! A true island 'paradise' in every sense of the word. The Guest House, the views, the food, the company, & the island itself - just MAGIC! Good luck with it all." Rochelle

"Thanks so much Brian & Lyn for a beautiful (albeit too short) stay. Unfortunately we didn't get time to do all those wonderful things you can do here, but we'll be back! down-to-earth hospitality, fantastic food, & a plentiful supply of wine.. What more could you ask for? Thank you!" Gary Lacroix

"Lyn & Brian, We have been so spoilt - we don't want to leave! What a beautiful place! Thank you for your hospitality & for opening up your home to the Getaway crew. Lots of Love x" Natalie

"Nice to have seen the quiet Whitsundays. Thanks for the great meals & the whale vigils." Andrew Bain, TAS

"We had high expectations, but they were by far exceeded: fantastic island, our own wonderful beach, great guest house, most welcoming & friendly hosts, deliiiiicious food!!!!! What else could you wish for?" Herbert & Andrea, Munich, Germany

"Just incredible! We were hoping to have a relaxing time away from fuss (& tourists), but you far exceeded our expectations. Loved the cooking, & a special thanks for the sticky date!! We'll keep in touch by email, & best of luck for the future. Thanks!" Heather Cottrell & Matthew Larkum, Bern, Switzerland

"Thank you both for your kind & generous hospitality, & for welcoming us into your home. Beautiful guest house, beautiful views, beautiful island." Steve & Maz Weston

"Wonderful place, company & food... not to mention the beach! Not sure how much more of this I can handle! Thank you." Tim Bennetton, Brisbane, QLD

"Another wonderful stay again. We loved the food & hospitality of Lyn & Brian. Be back for Christmas! Lots of love." Keith & Toni Lee, Perth, WA

"Lyn & Brian, This has to be the place one would least want to leave. Your ability to make guests feel at home is paramount. The situation of the Guest House is stunning, & the island is God's gift to us all. We feel privileged to have been a part of it, even for so short a time, but hopefully we'll be back. Thank you so much." Mike & Diane Grant, Mt Lawley, WA

"Before visiting Keswick island, we could not imagine how lovely it was going to be... In addition to Keswick Island Guest House, its comfort, & the feeling of being at home, Brian & Lyn are wonderful hosts. I am sure that we shall keep in touch, & hear of their achievements in the future. Good luck." Rosemond & Albert Nissan, London, UK

"Thank you very much for looking after us so well, & for the delicious Red Emperor dinner. Keswick Island certainly is a real treasure, & we look forward to coming back for many more visits. Best wishes." Davina

"Well you've lived up to all the hype we'd heard about you! We shall definitely be recommending our friends to stay here, & shall almost certainly be back before we leave Mackay in 6 months time. Good luck! You're on a winner in both work & lifestyle here." Pamela & Dennis Fitzmaurice

"Thank you for a fabulous time! We enjoyed our time here immensely! Thanks for the lovely company, conversation, food & gorgeous surroundings. You are both naturals at running a lovely guest house. We wish you all the best for the future & hope to see you again. (Maybe down in Sydney, where we can catch up)." Andreas & Marina, Sydney, NSW

"WOW! Thanks so much Brian & Lyn! We've had such an amazing & relaxing holiday. Peace & tranquility like nothing we've experienced before. Keswick Island is indeed a treasure! Pretty & magical, & the food... well that has been utterly delicious, interesting & exquisite! Yum! So all in all an amazing time, not least because of the great company, conversation & funny island tales. Love xx" Layla & Chris Blackman, London, UK

"Thank you both for a fantastic weekend, & a memorable 10th wedding anniversary. There is no way Bill will not be able to bring me back!" Nicola & Bill Ellis

"Brian & Lyn, thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us. Life with you is always so magical, & we are privileged that we can shire it with you. Lyn, your cooking is unbelievable, & we can't wait to see the cook book. Brian & his musical talents, stories & care is next to none. Thanks for helping to make Tex's 40th so memorable. Love xx" JoAnn & Tex Austin, Buderim, QLD

"Thank you so much for a fabulous weekend. The food was delicious, the drinks flowing, the company & interesting personalities fascinating. The island is magnificent, with beautiful clear aqua/green water, & lovely white sandy beaches. Cheers!" Deborah Campbell

"Thank you for the stories, food, wine & company. Mixed with the views, beaches & walks, it is the perfect holiday. Look after the island... it is perfect as it is. Good luck with your future plans." Charlotte, Waverly, NSW

"Brian & Lyn, thanks so much for making our holiday special. You are exceptional hosts. Brian has a great manner, & makes us feel at ease. Lyn's cooking was faultless, never compromising for a short cut or quick fix. Lovely island. Hope your dreams all come true." Phil & Fiona McAlister, Killara, NSW

"Thank you so much - Outstanding!! After a 2 week holiday from hell! I came here for 2 days, & got all the rest & calm one could ever ask for! You two are fantastic. Lyn, your food blows me away. Brian, you're very clever! Thanks again!" Anton Lampaart, NSW

"Dear Lyn & Brian, We had great expectations, & they proved to be true! We enjoyed ourselves. The wine & food was absolutely heavenly! All the best." Anja & Peter Yinuden, The Netherlands

"It's been 24 hours, yet it feels like I've had a week of blissful relaxation, delicious meals, great company, & idyllic solitude. The magic of Keswick, your warmth & generosity have worked their charm. Thank you!" Charlotte Malycon

"Amazing! It is so wonderful to enjoy such wonderful personalities, & absolutely superlative food." Helen Kajewski

"These 4 days were just what the doctor ordered. Wonderful hosts, wonderful food, wonderful island. Paradise - mind, body & soul regenerated. Many thanks!" Darren J & Orla B

"What a life! Thank you for welcoming us into your home. We've had a wonderfully relaxing holiday being looked after & pampered like kings & queens. Thank you Lyn for your excellent gourmet cuisine, & your hospitality. Brian, for your breakfasts, entertainment, interesting stories, cheery disposition, & all your original songs. We wish you both all the success in everything you do. With the kindest regards." Peter Rajaratnan & Jennine Martin, Penrith, NSW

"Returning home to Keswick was made especially memorable by Lyn & Brian's wonderful hospitality, food, wine, singing, & interaction with the other residents. What can I say? You two "Rock!" The perfect hosts, & best food ever. Love & best wishes. " David & Denise Bullock, Bronte, NSW

"Paradise just gets better & better every time we visit -- this is the sixth time! Brian & Lyn are fantastic hosts with ***** (5 star) gourmet meals, & blizzardly cold chardy in bountiful supply! What a fantastic view all through this gorgeous island. We saw whales coming up, & are still hoping to see one before we leave. John proposed to me on this island, & we got married here 3 years ago!!! Fantastic." John & Anne Haylor, Kenmore Hills, QLD

"What a surprise destination - in more than one way! Keswick Island was/is the perfect getaway, & Lyn & Brian the perfect hosts. The food, the wine, the scenery, the company, & the total experience have spoiled us forever. Thank you so much. PS. Forgot to mention... the whales, snake, geckos, monitor lizard, sun birds, bats en masse & the wet canoe. PSS. After 33.5 years of wedded bliss, I finally got a proposal on Connie Bay beach!" Kris & Laurie Cantwell, Boronia, VIC

"Really enjoyed the peace & quiet, absolutely great food. Would recommend to everyone wanting time out from a busy life. What great hosts! With Craig's special effort catching the coral trout, which Lyn cooked magnificently, we enjoyed the company of some of the island residents on our last night." Laura & Ron Morrison