The Kids of Breakers
Updated: Aug 31
Meet Ansel & Emma
At Breakers, the welcome extends a little beyond Jan and Stephen.
You may also be greeted by two four-legged personalities who are very much part of the story here — Ansel and Emma, more affectionately known as “the kids”.
Life at Breakers has always been about sharing the simple joys of the West Coast. Long beach walks, salty air, sunsets over the Tasman Sea and quiet moments outdoors are all things best enjoyed with good company — and for Jan and Stephen, that company has often come with paws.
Ansel, our German Short Haired Pointer, is now seven years old but still carries plenty of puppy enthusiasm.
He approaches life with boundless excitement and firmly believes every guest arriving at Breakers is there specifically to meet him.
While he can occasionally become a little overexcited during first introductions, it always comes from a place of pure friendliness and curiosity.
Emma, our beautiful English Pointer, joined the family as a rescue and has very much found her place here on the Coast. Now five years old, she has settled beautifully into life at Breakers and spends her days enjoying the beach, sunshine and the occasional well-earned nap.
Like many rescue dogs, Emma can sometimes be slightly cautious when first meeting new people, but once she warms up, guests quickly discover she is also the biggest snuggler in the family. She has a gentle nature, a playful streak and absolutely no understanding of personal space when affection is involved.
The kids have their own dedicated area on the property and generally do not interact directly with guests unless invited. That said, you will often spot them out exploring the grounds, chasing each other along the beach or proudly patrolling what they have decided is “their” section of coastline.
They are very much part of the rhythm of life at Breakers.
For many guests, seeing Ansel and Emma stretched out in the sun, racing through the sand dunes or simply enjoying the slower pace of the Coast adds another layer to the feeling of home and warmth that Breakers is known for.
Because at the end of the day, Breakers has never simply been accommodation.
It is a home, a lifestyle and a place built around connection — to people, to nature and occasionally to two slightly spoiled dogs who think they run the place.
