This is a great Air BnB. It is located adjacent to the hosts, Kathryn and Jim’s place and they couldn’t be more welcoming. They’re very friendly with plenty of offers of advice but equally respectful of your privacy. Milk and a few other essentials including a delicious bar of chocolate were provided on arrival. The rooms are nicely sized and decorated with smart bed linen in the bedrooms and Sky TV in the lounge. The house really does sit amongst the trees and it is lovely to hear the birds in the forest. It is only a short walk into Paihia where there are some good restaurants (we liked Charlotte’s), the ferry to Russell for further options (like the Duke of Marlborough, recommended by Kathryn, the oysters were great) and lots of Bay of Islands activities. We went on a boat trip out to the Hole in the Rock and also saw dolphins and orca. You can also walk to the Waitangi Treaty grounds although it takes a little longer (we drove) and the museum, tour and performance you get there are excellent and a fascinating insight into this key part of New Zealand, Māori and British history.
I couldn’t recommend staying here more highly!