This is a stunning Bach in a great location. Be prepared to have to travel on the ferry most days to get food and drink, and also to access the Bay of Islands’ main highlights including Paihia and Waitangi. The beach is entirely yours to enjoy for the whole stay, and John has a great set of outdoor games and kit - kayaks, cricket set and bbq - for you to enjoy. We actually stayed during a week of torrential rain but still had a great stay. There are boxes of LEGO and Toy cars for Entertaining any kids under the age of 12. The smart TV offers a full Netflix subscription.
There is a good selection of books, but not many indoor games.
A plethora of wildlife surrounds the Bach and once the ferry finishes for the night (10pm or so) you can hear morepork, kiwi and various other night creatures. On still clear nights there is nowhere better but the ferry is quite noisy until 10pm.
The only cleanliness issue we had was an invasion of ants but this may be a temporary issue. Be prepared to take all rubbish away with you.
All in all, excellent value, great location and enjoyable in all weather. Great for kids but be prepared to carry tiny ones up and down the steps to the beach!