I booked Paihia Waterfront Lodge so that I could celebrate my 50th birthday with a family holiday for 12 people including my parents, brother's family and sister's family.
I was expecting a lot from the property because it appeared amazing in the photos/description, it was expensive, and Karl is a super host.
The property well-suited our needs.
I particularly liked that the kitchen was extremely well equipped, not just for cooking but for presenting food for family meals.
Also, the grounds were larger than they seemed in the photographs and there was a big storage box provided with loads of different bats and balls, which all the kids (big ones and little ones) enjoyed playing with on the expansive lawn.
Karl was quick to respond to our questions including where on the property we could fillet the fish we had just caught - an outdoor bench with sink and tap water was available.
Thank you Karl for a wonderful family holiday!