Our Story
With backgrounds in ultra high-end hospitality we dreamed of treating our friends and guests to the same levels of luxury, fine cuisine and service that we'd known. This spectacular setting on Waiheke Island was the perfect place to realise our vision.
Peter previously served in the Royal New Zealand Navy, then worked in computing then tourism and later spent 10 years as a superyacht captain in the US and Europe. Caroline had 25 years with Air New Zealand as international cabin crew. In 2003 they combined their complementary skills, with Caroline the stewardess and chef and Peter captain on various superyachts, working with one family for seven years.
It was during these years cruising the Mediterranean and Scandinavia that their concept of offering luxury hosted accommodation in retirement after boating took shape. And late in December 2014 their dream was finally realised when Marino Ridge opened to welcome its first guests.
Completing the welcoming party are two friendly Standard Poodles - originally Isla, who was born in 2011 but who passed tragically in mid 2017, and her nephew Fabio, born in 2014. In November 2017 2 year old Libby joined us after completing her breeding duties, so now Peter, Caroline, Fabio and Libby look forward to meeting you!
What our previous guests have said
Brian and I are thinking of you as another storm is hitting the North Island. We hope all is well and the storm doesn’t impact you or your beautiful
BRIAN AND TERESA ... USA
This is just like staying with good friends if your good friends happen to have impeccable taste and world class cooking. Peter and Caroline - thank you for an
SIMON & MAIA ... USA
Two lovely days - warm hospitality, excellent drinks and canapés, and a heavenly location and stylish home. Thank you both!
LAWRENCE AND ANNE ...UK
The most lovable hosts, and an incredible house with attention to every little detail; the wonderful walks with the dogs … we felt immediately at home
SUSAN & MARKUS ... GER
We thoroughly enjoyed the amazing views and beautiful property. Thanks for a great start to our Kiwi vacation!!
MICHAEL G ... GBR
We intended only to stay long enough to acclimatize to NZ. Now, we'd like to stay forever! What a wonderful spot Marino Ridge is. But more than
JILL, DAVID, BEN, DANNY ... USA
5 stars is not enough for the experience me and my fiancé had at Marino Ridge. Peter and Caroline are amazing people and hosts. Their hospitality was
AARON AND STEPHANIE ... NZL
Brilliant hosts, exquisite location…
JOHN AND KELLY ... USA
Every moment was perfect! Thank you! :)
KATHY AND BILL ... USA