Jan's place is amazing! The view is great, the unit has everything you would need (including fully stocked kitchen and great shower) and is set in Jan's great and lush garden. Being able to pick some fresh mini tomatoes from her garden for my salad was one of the highlights. Her place is a little out of town, so away from all the (other) tourists. Having your own means of transport is therefore preferable, although Jan is very accommodating and has been driving other guests around or picked them up from bus stations etc. She even offered me the use of her car when my rental wouldn't start! She had loads of tips of things to do, not only around the Bay of Islands, but also for my later destinations. She does find the perfect balance in making you feel welcome, but also giving you space to do your own thing. She was very concerned when I had left my phone after I had checked out and had called several people (incl Airbnb) before I even noticed I didn't have it.
Would definitely recommend anyone to stay with Jan, and I will certainly be back if I need to be in the neighbourhood.