This is such an incredible open space that is somehow light and airy and gets incredible sunshine streaming in, without turning into a sauna in the evenings. The walk into town is incredibly short, and you get the added bonus of being able to go home at the end of a day to a private, quiet, bush-surrounded retreat.
Ali is incredibly hospitable and helpful, and the friendliest cat in the world greeted us as we first arrived (which started our whole weekend off with the trend that would continue). Paihia is a great place, and this is a wonderful place to stay.