This is clearly the best airbnb place we have stayed at anywhere in the world. Anyone coming to New Zealand should visit Paihai/Russell and the Bay of Islands to get a sense of the North Island--and this airbnb is definitely the place to stay. Svetlana is a fantastic host--communicates well and promptly, provides so many extra amenities, is so eager to assist your visit in any way possible. This airbnb is perfectly located--just far enough from the main wharf to be in a nice, quite neighborhood--but just a very short walk to good restaurants and trips from the whart (like the tall ship moored in Russell). Svetlana tipped us off to a restaurant where we ate the freshest, tastiest fish of our lives. And she provides the fixins for breakfast at no extra charge, including special machines for making excellent coffee and for heating/frothing milk. It's hard to overstate what a great experience staying at this place is!