Absolutely amazing. Cindy and Al were very welcoming and greeted us warmly when we arrived, making sure we had everything we needed. We couldn't be more impressed by the design, comfort and cleanliness of the house and the gardens during our three-day stay, being wrapped around by the oceans and woken up by birdsongs. There's a little balcony just outside the loft where you could have your morning coffee with the view of the sea. The house had access to the beach from where we kayaked to Paihia and to some nearby islands one early evening. I'd strongly recommend anyone going to the Bay of Islands/ Russell to stay here.