Paihia is an expensive town in terms of accommodation, and this was a smart choice. However, comparing to other locations in NZ, I wouldn't this Airbnb is worth its price.
During our stay, we had a problem with the kitchen while trying to heat pizzas - as in the ad it was mentioned the availability of an oven but in fact it didn't exist. One person in the reception tried to explain what happened blaming on AirBnb for that mistake, but the other person intervened and solved our problem very quickly.