Aqua Heights was a wonderful place to stay to see the Bay of Islands - the apartment was well-appointed and well located, and the small kitchen was perfect for preparing some meals to enjoy on the balcony with a spectacular view of the Bay and its activity below. The apartment was quiet, clean and had everything you could want as well as some things you hadn't even realized would be handy (including laundry facilities). Although I didn't meet Cecily, Dave was very friendly and helpful in offering tips on restaurants (I enjoyed Alfresco) and shops and activities -- and even offered to drive me back up the hill at day's end as I'd opted not to get a rental car - tho I knew I'd have a climb to get to that view and I didn't mind the walk, it was a very nice and unexpected gesture. The apartment had a broad array of brochures and maps, and the setting within the hosts beautiful tropical garden was very relaxing. A perfect place to stay.