Place with an amazing view, brilliant walk through the garden down to the beach, 10 minute walk to Opua along the shore line this way. Had a good meal at the Opua Crusing Club. Very easy access to the picturesque and easy bike trail from Opua to Kawaka (11km, and on to Hokianga Harbour if you feel like it). We walked along the harbours edge to Paihia (about 1 1/2 hours), very enjoyable. Dan offered to bring us back, but we walked.
The house has brilliant views right around the Bay of Island, and you can watch the boats come and go. Very peaceful. Reasonable cooking, cutlery and crockery facilities, and fridge. Good size bedrooms and large living.