Extraordinary find! This Airbnb far exceeded our expectations. This is a fully furnished and recently updated house right on the Bay of Islands. Relax on the beautiful wood deck or take a swim at the end of the boat dock. Everything is modern and stylish - with a wide range of Sky cable television stations and Netflix. Our family traveled from two foreign countries to spend Christmas and New Years here. The second house was a treat for our nephew - also fully furnished and very comfortable!
After over 40 Airbnb stays across the globe, this booking was THE best experience ever. It may seem expensive at first glance, but don’t be deceived. The value FAR exceeds the price. Roomy, comfortable - right on the Bay. Their yard alone could be a botanical garden Take it from a veteran Airbnb user!
This place is a short drive to two grocery stores (one of which is all natural), a gym, several trails, kayaking and boat cruises at Paihia, and a short ferry ride to Russell where you can putter around all day and tour the Mission. The Stone House and Rainbow Falls are must-sees. Horseback riding? No problem. Fishing excursions? No problem. Parasailing? No problem. The kitchen is built for a professional chef with top of the line appliances. The hosts recycle, conserve water, gas and electricity - and are eco-friendly. When you check out, write tips in the log book. The hosts Denis and Christine were there to greet us, and came by when we couldn’t figure something out - they stay in an apartment nearby. They went out of their way to give us suggestions on restaurants (although we cooked mostly).
We collectively agreed upon checking out that this was the most FABULOUS Airbnb ever and we WILL be back. Joe, Sue, John, and Zak (USA and AUS)