Sandra was an absolutely perfect host and the private apartment in her home is stunning. It is by far the best Airbnb accommodation we have stayed at. The location is minutes away from a Jack's Bay in Bay of Islands, and the view from your private terrace in the back is looking over a lovely garden into forested mountains. As we didn't have a car, unlike most people who visit Russell, and there is no public transportation, Sandra went out of her way to come and pick my boyfriend and I up from the ferry dock. Really nice, as we hadn't clarified we wouldn't have a car before arriving! The location is about a 20min drive out of town, so if you don't have a car a bike hire would help you to get around...but we did fine walking and hitching rides :) The apartment had a few extra amenities, like shampoo and conditioner, a few things in the fridge, and a stocked spice cabinet that we weren't expecting but were very welcome. Sandra and Ross's hospitality is above and beyond and I can't recommend her Tangaroa Lodge enough. The experience for what you pay is not to be missed!