Sometimes you find the perfect place to stay, sometimes a perfect host but Nirvana has both in one location. Collette immediately puts you at ease, sharing loads of info about how best to enjoy the Bay of Islands. Her home is idyllic, sitting on the deck and listening to the kiwis call to each other or watching a kingfisher in the garden with a background of yachts anchored in the bay. There is a super winery nearby, Russell down the road with good restaurants and boat trips around the islands. We can’t wait to go back.