Chris’s place is charming and he is a truly wonderful host. The place consists of two bedrooms and a large living room with books, board games, a TV and a large fridge. Chris keeps the living room stocked with fruits, tea, coffee, milk, bread, and other snacks. He provided fresh fruit for breakfast every morning. Bathroom is quite large. There is a beautiful garden. The place is a short walk from haruru falls and there is a takeout restaurant a street away. Getting into Paihia requires a car, but Chris offered to drive us there and pick us up when he could, which was so kind of him. Chris lives upstairs and is usually around if you need anything. He is a wealth of knowledge about the area and has great insider tips for activities to do. Overall a delightful stay and I would recommend his place to anyone looking for a quiet, bright, spacious home that is close to, but not in the middle of all the touristy areas.