We found this place to be marvelous. We were up high with fantastic views of The Bay of Islands, NZ. The climb up the hill was challenging, but doable and great exercise. Being in a gated community during the Waitangi Day festival gave us some comfort as there was little traffic where we stayed, but was within walking distance to the activities. I would stay in this AirBnB again if I were in the Bay of Islands. It is close to all activities, but private as well. Love the balconies, the views, and the quiet. We love to cook and the kitchen was equipped for this.